The Louisville Police Department is hiring many Police Officers. Candidates must be Colorado POST certified at time of appointment. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Colorado POST certified police academy are eligible to apply. (No expired Colorado certifications or current out-of-state certifications).
This is a great opportunity to become part of a City recognized as one of the Best Places to Live by Money Magazine for the last several years. Many things contribute to this exemplary quality of life and positive economic condition including open space with over 32 miles of trails, dozens of great eateries, great schools, wonderful neighborhoods, and a diverse mix of employment opportunities.
Individuals who are POST certified with the state of Colorado by date of appointment should apply.
Current Colorado officers who have 1, 2 or 3 years of patrol experience with a Colorado municipal, county or state law enforcement agency may start as a lateral up to Step 3.
NEW 2024 Pay Ranges: (Hiring Range is dependent on qualifications and up to Step 3 for Lateral hires).
Step 1 Police Officer salary is $36.16 Hourly or $75,212.80
Step 2 Police Officer salary is $37.97 Hourly or $78,977.60
Step 3 Police Officer salary is $39.87 Hourly or $82,929.60
(Police Officer top pay concludes at Step 6, which is $46.15 Hourly or $95,992.00)
New Retirement Contribution to 401(a) for Police with City contributing 10%
The City of Louisville also offers these robust benefits:
$1,620 annual Uniform Allowance
Free Recreation Center Pass
Discounted Golf Course Rates
Onsite Fitness Facility
Wellness Program
Overtime and Extra Duty Opportunities
Lateral Hire and accelerated Training programs
Specialized Assignment Opportunities when available
Promotional Career Ladder to Corporal and Sergeant
Applications are reviewed continually by Command Staff and if selected to move forward, you will be invited for an in person interview. You will be contacted by email if you are invited to interview.
A Louisville Police Officer will work under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or Police Corporal, and performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement duties. Police Officers are expected to respond to any and all situations that require a public safety presence. Police Officers are expected to protect life and property, maintain public order, conduct investigations, handle traffic enforcement and code enforcement, apprehend and arrest offenders, conduct civil processes, work with schools, businesses and community groups to foster good citizen/police relationships and pro-actively reduce crime. Police Officers must be capable of using physical force, including deadly force, to protect citizens and apprehend criminal suspects; provide medical services, help the mentally ill, conduct searches, and make public presentations. Police Officers are held to the highest ethical code of conduct while both on-duty and off- duty.
Apply on-line at the City of Louisville's website: https://www.louisvilleco.gov/jobs