Lateral Police Officer – Up to $118K | Longmont Police Department
The Longmont Police Department is hiring experienced Lateral Police Officers with Colorado POST certification (or eligibility). Earn $93,768–$118,536 annually based on experience, with opportunities in specialized units, strong benefits, and career advancement.
Only Applications submitted via the City of Longmont website will be considered.
Lateral Police Officer candidates must have a Colorado POST Basic Certification, at
least one (1) year of qualified law enforcement experience, and meet the
requirements detailed below.
LATERAL PAY:
Step 2026 Hourly/Annual Pay
Step 2 $45.08 / $93,768
Step 3 $48.04 / $99,924
Step 4 $51.00 / $106,092
Step 5 $53.97 / $112,260
Step 6 $56.98 / $118,536
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, FPPA Pension Plan, Term Life & AD&D, Long
Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation,
Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
INCENTIVES:
Duty firearms provided. Officers are issued a department handgun with red dot sight and a
department rifle. Additionally, up to $3500 interest-free loans are available for future weapons
purchases.
Uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates,
provided. Footwear and personal flashlight not provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five
years at no cost to the employee.
Officers also receive a biannual equipment allowance of $200 ($400 annually)
Start Vacation accrual rate – equal to qualified years of service. i.e., 6th year rate of 8 hours
per pay period– 208 vacation/holiday hours per year.
Schedule flexibility during training process.
Start at the equivalent pay step – equal to qualified years of service. i.e., five years of law
enforcement would start at Step 5
Eligible to test for open Specialized Assignments, Collateral Duties, or Department
Instructor Positions upon successful completion of probation. i.e., Detectives, School
Resource Officers, Traffic, Special Investigations Unit, Training, Driving Instructor, Range Officer,
Defensive Tactics, K9 Officer, SWAT, Negotiations, Drone Operator, etc.
Take home car benefit available to those who successfully complete Field Training and live
within 25 miles as the crow flies from any city corner.
Spanish/English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50-$200/month is
available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Work with citizens, community groups, schools, and other entities to resolve community
public safety issues; identify areas of potential problems, crime, disorder, traffic, or
unsafe conditions; report, and initiate corrective actions.
- Issue verbal and written warnings and citations; make restorative justice referrals; initiate
arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints, use lethal and less
lethal weapons and force when appropriate.
- Patrol a designated area of the City alone in a radio-equipped vehicle, on bicycle, and/or
on foot to preserve law and order. Enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances and
educate citizens regarding laws and ordinances.
- Discover and prevent the commission of crimes; manage and resolve conflict.
- Respond to calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults,
domestic disturbances, suicide prevention, child abuse, fires, and other petty offenses,
misdemeanors, and felonies; respond to alarms; investigate complaints; apprehend
suspects; search, inspect, and transport prisoners.
- Secure accident and crime scenes; administer first aid and other life saving techniques;
conduct investigations; obtain and interview witnesses; gather information, dictate, write,
or type reports and document investigations; conduct visual and audio surveillance over
areas and/or suspected criminals; recover, impound, and return stolen property items.
- Operate an emergency vehicle day and/or night, in routine, emergency and pursuit
situations; pursue fleeing suspects on foot in unfamiliar terrain.
- Provide public service and respond to inquiries in routine, potential problem, and crisis
situations.
- Conduct a variety of criminal investigations or activities involving crimes against persons,
property, and society.
- Respond to general service calls including animal complaints, civil complaints, property
control and related incidents; perform related duties as assigned.
- Prepare investigative and other reports that may include photographs, sketches, and
warrants in accordance with established format, protocol, and timeliness.
- Serve warrants and subpoenas; appear in court to present evidence and testify. May be
required to participate in a variety of legal proceedings.
- Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City
Attributes.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college-level credit
required.
- The college-level credit requirement may be waived with a signed agreement to
complete the required hours within five (5) years of hire date. Tuition assistance is
available for qualified employees.
Experience:
Must have satisfactorily completed a field training program and have at least one (1) year of
experience as a full-time law enforcement officer equivalent to a peace officer as defined by CRS
16-2.5-101 and 16-2.5-102.
- Experience should include responding to calls for service, community policing,
conducting traffic enforcement, including impaired driving enforcement, drafting search
warrants and arrest affidavits, making custodial arrests upon probable cause, and
conducting proactive law enforcement activity.
- Experience in detention, corrections, parole and/or probation does not qualify.
Additional requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
- Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License, or ability to obtain a Colorado Driver’s
License.
- Meet the minimum qualifications of the Colorado POST Board as defined by CRS 24-31-
303, 24-31-304, and 24-31-305.
- Must have Colorado POST Basic Certification. Ability to obtain and maintain Colorado
POST Basic Certification prior to hire date and complete the Longmont Police Field
Training Program within one (1) year.
- For more information about obtaining a Colorado POST Basic Certification, please go to
the following website: https://post.colorado.gov/academies/refresher-academy
- Required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of expenses if voluntary
resignation or dismissal for misconduct occurs within two (2) years of hire date.
- Subject to call-out, call-back, and extended hours during emergencies.
- Required to carry a cellphone capable of receiving emergency notifications and text
messages after hours or off-duty.
SELECTION PROCESS – OPEN PROCESS
To be hired for the position, candidates must successfully complete the following selection
process:
- Application Review
- Oral Interview with an executive oral board
- Integrity Interview
- Job Suitability Assessment
- Physical Abilities Test
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Assessment
- Drug Screen
APPLICATION PROCESS: ONLINE CITY APPLICATION (required) must be successfully
submitted. All applications MUST be submitted through our website
www.Longmontcolorado.gov/jobs For information regarding this selection process
contact Master Police Officer Ryan Douglas (720-438-0088 /
About Longmont Department of Public Safety:
Mission StatementsFire: "The mission of Longmont Fire Services is to serve our community by protecting life, property, and the environment through preparation, prevention and response."Police:Our commitment is to work in partnership with our residents in creating and preserving exceptional public safety for those who live in, work in, or visit our community. This commitment is reflected in our mission statement:"To protect and to serve with integrity and professionalism in partnership with the people of Longmont."
