About This Role
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 21Bachelor’s degree requiredValid driver’s…
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