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20250118 - Lateral Police Officer

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled ( Next start date is 5 / 4 / 2026 )

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV / JOBS

Department : Public Safety Division : Police Services

Lateral Police Officer candidates must have a Colorado POST Basic Certification or be able to obtain a Colorado POST Provisional Certification prior to the final job offer, at least one (1) year of qualified law enforcement experience, and meet the requirements detailed below.

Out-of-state candidates and instate candidates outside of the northern Colorado region may be eligible for an initial remote interview.

LATERAL PAY :

• 2026 Pay Plan (Hourly / Annually) :

Step 1 : $41.97 / $87,312

Steps are assigned for full years of qualified service outside of the Academy and Field Training.

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 :

INCENTIVES :

Duty firearms provided. Officers are issued a department handgun with a 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, are 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.

40-hour bonus of vacation hours is deposited into your vacation bank at the time of hire.

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.

Spanish / English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50-$200 / month is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

The college-level credit requirement may be waived with a signed agreement to complete the required hours within five (5) years of the hire date. Tuition assistance is available for qualified employees.

Experience :

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.

Additional Requirements :

Out-of-state candidates must provide Colorado POST Provisional Certification prior to starting. Fees for testing and / or a refresher academy will be paid by the department.

SELECTION PROCESS - OPEN PROCESS :

To be hired for the position, candidates must successfully complete the following selection process :

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 at 303-651-8512 / ryan.douglas@longmontcolorado.gov

The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE-FREE.

About the Company

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."