Police Agent (January 2027 Academy) Recruits and Laterals (Police Officer

Police Officer Recruit

The nationally recognized and accredited City of Lakewood Police Department is now accepting ongoing applications for the expected January 2027 Academy.

Applications are accepted through the city's website. We have monthly testing dates available. These dates are as follows - August 31-September 1 and September 28-September 29. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage ethnic minorities and women to apply. The City of Lakewood offers excellent benefits. Please visit our Police Recruiting website for more information about the Lakewood Police Department.

To qualify as a Police Agent Recruit you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at date of hire.
• Have obtained a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a nationally accredited university by January 1, 2027.

Other State requirements for Police Officers in Colorado, including Lakewood Police Lateral Agents include:

• No felony convictions.
• No convictions of misdemeanor crimes that would affect your ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. Generally, traffic violations do not fall under these restrictions; however, you must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license by the date of hire.

The Lakewood Police Department values the hiring of skilled, experienced and dedicated police professionals through a lateral entry program. Lateral applicants must meet the hiring requirements for new recruits, including possessing a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Lateral applicants must have an active peace officer certification and at least three years of police patrol experience. The experience must have occurred in a similar environment and policing experience such as federal, railroad, private police, military and collegiate law enforcement will not be considered.

Lateral agents complete a reduced probationary period of one year, subject to their performance. Lateral agents are eligible to compete for certain specialized assignments after successfully completing probation and are eligible for all specialized assignments and promotion to sergeant after only two years of service.

If you are interested in applying or if you have questions, please reach out to us at LPDRecruiting.

Testing

Summary:

Must be able to pass a written suitability test, physical abilities test (obstacle course), panel interview, polygraph, job suitability evaluation, post-offer psychological evaluation, background investigation, pre-placement physical examination and drug screen.

JOB DESCRIPTION (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position.)

In an entry level capacity, 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. New Recruits will be paid during their training, which includes a 24 week academy and 16 weeks of field training.

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 judgment 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 nonemergency (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,…