Lateral Police Officer: Community Impact & Growth

Town of Parker, Colorado; Parker (SC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Police Department in Parker, Colorado seeks dedicated Lateral Police Officers to join our team and help maintain public safety through community policing, professional service, and teamwork. This continuous posting outlines requirements, benefits, and the Police Officer pay scale, which ranges from $93,434 to $117,957 annually, with vacation accrual starting at 3 weeks per year.

Applicants should be currently employed sworn officers and meet POST standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Colorado POST Level 1 Peace Officer certification required or provisional from Colorado POST.
• Must have at least 1 year of solo patrol experience to be considered as a Lateral Officer.
• Current full‑time employment as a sworn police officer and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service.
• Uphold laws and maintain public safety.
• Conduct investigations, prepare reports, and testify in court.
• Engage with the community through proactive policing and outreach.

Job description

Parker Police Department in Parker, Colorado seeks dedicated Lateral Police Officers to join our team and help maintain public safety through community policing, professional service, and teamwork. This continuous posting outlines requirements, benefits, and the Police Officer pay scale, which ranges from $93,434 to $117,957 annually, with vacation accrual starting at 3 weeks per year.

Applicants should be currently employed sworn officers and meet POST standards.