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Integrity.
Intelligence.
Initiative.
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the Team!
Check for any current Lakewood Police or other City job openings
The
Lakewood Police Department offers many career and part-time employment
opportunities. The people make the difference here. This
dedicated group of community-minded men and women are committed
to giving the citizens and visitors of Lakewood safety and superb
service. View
recruitment video.
Police recruitments open periodically when needed. Sign up for free e-mail alerts when the next police recruitment opens.
Now accepting applications for police recruits!
Applicant timeline
Agent salary ranges
Recruiting FAQs
Minimum
requirements include:
- Bachelor's
degree in any discipline -- NO EXCEPTIONS
- 21
years of age at time of appointment
- US
Citizen or proper I-9 documentation
- Other
essential functions listed in the job description
The application packet consists of filling out:
- City
of Lakewood application
- Personal
History Statement (needs to be notarized)
- Notarized
Release of Information forms
- Transcripts
showing degree awarded
- DD-214,
if military background
Examinations
include:
- Polygraph
- Oral
Board Interview
- Written
exercise
- Psychological
examination
- Background
investigation
- Medical/physical
abilities (obstacle course)
You
must also have no felony convictions at any time in your life; no
hard drug use within three years; no marijuana use within 18 months;
and no driver's license suspensions within three years. Recent drug
use and other issues can disqualify you from the testing process.
If disqualified for any reason, reapplication can be made at any time
in the future.
Salary
for a Police Agent is highly competitive for the Denver metro area,
with an excellent benefits package:
Health
and dental plans to choose from; ample vacation and sick time; holiday
pay; use of city recreation facilities; life insurance paid by the
city; money purchase pension plan with full vesting at 5 years and
a city contribution of 10 percent; deferred compensation plan; military
leave; credit union; tuition assistance; employee assistance and
wellness programs; free bus passes; and cell phone program.
The
Police Academy
The
academy is 22 weeks long, with classroom time usually 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.. It is located at the 1955 S. Old Kipling Street in Lakewood.
During the academy portion of the training, you will receive instruction
in firearms, arrest control, driving, the Colorado Criminal Code,
Municipal Penal and Traffic Code, Spanish language for law enforcement,
and Police Department policies and procedures, as well as in-depth
training in officer safety.
Field
training following the academy lasts approximately 14 weeks.
Upon graduation, you are eligible for a salary increase.
Ride-alongs
are also encouraged, giving potential applicants a chance to observe
the duties of a police agent up close. Call the Patrol Division
at 303-987-7170 to schedule one.
Police recruitments open periodically when needed. Sign up for free e-mail alerts when the next police recruitment opens.
For
any other information, please contact the Department of Employee
Relations at 303-987-7700 or at 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood,
CO, 80226. |
