Senior Lateral Police Officer – Competitive Pay & Growth

Longmont Department of Public Safety; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

Flexible scheduling

Tuition assistance

FPPA pension plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability

EAP

Job summary

Longmont Public Safety – Police Services in Longmont, Colorado is actively seeking experienced officers for lateral entry. Qualified lateral officers are placed at an equivalent salary step based on qualifying years of service, with vacation accrual aligned to experience and a strong benefits package.

Salary ranges from $97,510 to $123,260 annually, with opportunities for specialized assignments and career development.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and 60 college credits.
• Colorado POST certification or eligibility required.
• Experience in law enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents and partners to address concerns.
• Patrol areas by vehicle, bicycle, and/or foot to prevent crime and promote safety.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls involving crimes and crashes.
• Conduct investigations, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and report findings.
• Enforce laws and ordinances, provide warnings, citations, or arrests as needed.
• Manage conflicts and appropriately use force when necessary.
• Conduct traffic enforcement, including impaired driving checks.
• Secure scenes, provide first aid, and coordinate with responders.
• Prepare warrants, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas, appear in court, and testify.
• Provide professional public service in routine and crisis situations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 semester hours of college-level credit

Colorado POST Basic Certification

Job description

Longmont Public Safety – Police Services in Longmont, Colorado is actively seeking experienced officers for lateral entry. Qualified lateral officers are placed at an equivalent salary step based on qualifying years of service, with vacation accrual aligned to experience and a strong benefits package.

Salary ranges from $97,510 to $123,260 annually, with opportunities for specialized assignments and career development.