Police Agent (Police Officer) - LATERALS ONLY

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance. This recruitment process is for Lateral Agents/Police Officers only. A Recruit Academy process is anticipated to open summer of 2026. If you do not meet the qualifications for a Lateral Agent/Police Officer, please refrain from submitting an application until the January 2027 Academy job posting is available. Unqualified applications submitted in the Police Agent Lateral job posting will not be considered.

SALARY RANGE

(LATERAL

AGENTS ONLY

) $104,638.77 - $123,191.63 annually 3

Years:

$104,638.77 (Lateral Starting Salary - 3 years of patrol experience) 4

Years:

$111,649.57 (Lateral with 4 years of patrol experience) 5

Years:

$123,191.63 (Lateral with 5 years of patrol experience) The City of Lakewood is seeking experienced, currently or previously certified law enforcement officers for lateral Police Agent positions as they occur. A lateral Police Agent performs full law enforcement duties including emergency response, criminal investigations, enforcement of laws, report writing, and community engagement. This position is designed for experienced police officers and does not include entry-level (recruit) hiring or academy sponsorship. Training for lateral hires is tailored based on prior experience and certification status and includes a department-specific academy/skills program and field training.

MINIMUM HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age 21 Bachelor's degree required Valid driver's license Must meet POST standards No felony convictions Current and active peace officer certification (Colorado or another state), or previously certified and eligible for Colorado POST certification (reciprocity, provisional, refresher, or test-out process) Minimum of three (3) years of full-time patrol experience with a state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency operating in an environment like that of a mid-sized urban or suburban community. Must not be under an active Internal Affairs investigation that could result in discipline

SELECTION PROCESS

(LATERAL ONLY) Structured Oral Board Interview Essential Functions (Physical Test) Background Investigation/Polygraph Psychological/Job Suitability Medical Examination and Drug Screening Additional assessments as required

JOB SUMMARY

Performs Police Officer duties, including but not limited to communicating information, dealing with critical and dangerous situations, safely driving in routine and emergency situations, effecting arrests, transporting arrestees, gathering information from victims, witnesses and suspects, handling firearms with proficiency and safety, working a rotating shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicating Through Radio (Duties Include): Comprehending radio transmissions being received over multiple law enforcement radio channels. Communicating information effectively while transmitting on the radio. Dealing with High Pressure and Potentially Dangerous Situations (Duties Include): Recognizing situations of potential danger to police personnel, citizens, traffic and surrounding property. Exercising sound judgement in dealing with critical situations. Maintaining calm in high pressure or dangerous situations. Detecting and Collecting Evidence (Duties Include): Providing a basis for probable cause that a crime has been committed and indicates who committed it. Driving (Duties Include): Operating a law enforcement vehicle safely in non-emergency (routine) and emergency situations. Responding to the radio-mike while performing multiple functions including; floor pedals, gearshift, steering wheel and the radio (during both daylight and dark hours); in excess of posted speed limits; in congested traffic conditions; in unsafe road conditions caused by such factors as rain, ice, snow, fog, smoke, etc. Effecting Arrests (Duties Include): Determining if probable cause exists for arrest. Effecting arrests using the techniques and equipment appropriate to meet the resistance presented by suspects. Taking photographs of and obtaining fingerprints from arrested suspects. Transporting arrestees and mental subjects using appropriate force and restraint. Handling Abuse (Duties Include): Both verbal and physical when dealing with hostile suspects and others encountered in antagonistic environments. Information Gathering and Disseminating (Duties Include): Effectively communicating with people of all ages from diverse economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds while providing information and directions, mediating disputes, advising of rights and legal processes and testifying in judicial setting. Using proper phone procedures. Gathering information by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects. Performing Patrol Functions (Duties Include): Working rotating shifts. Walking on foot patrol. Checking doors and windows for security. Performing First Aid/CPR functions at accident and disaster scenes. Removing injured people from dangerous situations by lifting, dragging, or carrying them. Directing traffic. Safely conduct traffic stops on traffic violators. Controlling crowds. Recognizing potentially dangerous situations and evacuating people from affected area. Stopping and detaining suspicious vehicles and persons. Performing searches of people, vehicles, buildings and outdoor areas. Reporting/Form Completion (Duties Include): Selecting and utilizing appropriate report forms. Using appropriate grammar and construction in the thorough preparation of investigative reports, summonses, affidavits, warrants and other required forms. Utilizing Firearms (Duties Include): Loading, unloading, aiming and firing handguns from a variety of positions at levels of proficiency and safety prescribed by qualification standards.

NOTE:

A Police Agent should maintain a level of physical fitness to be able to safely perform all duties, especially those requiring maximum levels of exertion, e.g., arrest control, suspect chase.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS

Crawling (Examples Include): To crawl in confined areas, window, during car search on a rare basis.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received Supervision Given Licensure/Registration/Certification

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning or from an accredited program. The accreditation must be recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. Degrees from foreign universities will be professionally assessed.

Very Heavy Work:

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs. Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance Sit, stand or be stationary Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc. Vision to include; distance, depth perception, peripheral and color Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain Environmental Conditions may include Confined spaces Extreme cold or heat Frequent vibrations due to equipment use Fumes or airborne particles Moderate to extremely loud noise environment Outdoor weather conditions Toxic or caustic chemicals Wet or humid conditions Work in high, precarious places

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift items weighing approximately 25-34 pounds.

A typical gear bag weighed at 11 to 24 pounds, the briefcase 16 to 36 pounds. This is a combined weight of 27 to 60 pounds. Lifting these items is required from floor level or from below the knee on an occasional basis. Lift from equipment weighing from 2 to 34 pounds from knee through chest level. Lift and drag a person (100 pounds or more, from knee through chest level. Lift above shoulder level on an occasional basis weighing up to 10 pounds. Motorcycle traffic patrol Agents must be able to pick up a motorcycle from the ground that weighs approximately 620 pounds.

• Forces will vary from light to heavy (greater than 45 pounds of horizontal force). Pushing occurs on a frequent basis. On occasion, must push an automobile.
• To carry items (as noted in Lifting), 250 feet to 1500 feet. Required Frequently to carry or maneuver up to 75 pounds for weighing over 100 pounds on an occasional basis
• Hearing & Vision Test Pay Range $0.

00-$0.00 Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions. Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood's charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We're an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! The City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions. Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP) Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage. Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month. Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.

City Holidays Holidays:

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Following are Additional Benefits the

City Offers:

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city's recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park. Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits