Lateral Police Officer - Continuous

Lateral Police Officer - Continuous Salary

Location: CO 80134, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 1544-26 Department: Police Department Opening Date: 01/13/2026

Job Summary

Join the Parker Police Department - Make a Real Impact on Your Community!!

Are you passionate about serving your community and contributing to positive change?

The Parker Police Department provides exemplary year-round, 24-hour service to citizens of the Town of Parker and adheres to the highest standards of ethical behavior. The department's primary objective is to provide a safe community environment in Parker with the highest level of service possible. The organization is committed to safeguarding the community through the philosophy of community policing, making Parker a great place to live, work, and play.

The community policing philosophy encourages police officers to get out of their cars, get to know the people in the community, build trust and problem-solving partnerships with community members, and work to improve the quality of life in Parker. The Police Department actively participates in community support activities, such as National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop and youth educational programs.

The Parker Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. As a vital part of our department, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. We believe that leadership can emerge at every level, and we value the contributions of each team member. By working together, we strive to find solutions that improve our community and enhance public safety.

Benefits

We provide continuous training and support to help you strengthen your skills and advance within the department. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!

Employees are eligible to apply for some special assignments, duties, and instructorships (DOE) after successful completion of twelve (12) month probationary period.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of employment and a Colorado P.O.S.T. certification as a Level 1 Peace Officer is required, or Provisional letter from Colorado P.O.S.T. by date of hire. If POST certified in another state you MUST be able to provide a Provisional Certification letter from Colorado POST by date of hire. In addition, you MUST complete the provisional process with Colorado POST within six (6) months which includes taking the POST written certification exam and the three (3) skills exams to receive Basic certification in Colorado.

Must have at least one (1) year of solo patrol experience to be considered as a Lateral Officer.

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Responds to calls for service.
• Interprets and upholds various laws.
• Prevents, discovers, and investigates crime.
• Preserves public order, protects lives and property and maintains public safety.
• Applies knowledge, reason, and appropriate judgment to make prompt, effective decisions after evaluating alternative courses of action.
• Initiates citizen contacts, traffic stops, and investigates suspicious occurrences through community policing strategies.
• Interacts with citizens to identify issues of concern, works together to resolve concerns.
• Facilitates community problem solving and takes enforcement action when appropriate.
• Observes, listens, and analyzes activities in a wide variety of situations; makes valid assessments of relevant issues, problems, and potential solutions.
• Investigates, gathers evidence, locates, and interviews relevant persons; makes arrests when required, takes necessary police action, prepares reports, and cases for prosecution, and testifies in court.
• Acts with sensitivity to the feelings of others, does not contribute to antagonism, interacts effectively with diverse groups, utilizes de-escalation practices, acts courteous/respectful, and uses good customer service skills.
• Communicates effectively with a wide variety of people verbally and in writing, under varied circumstances, listens, understands and resolves problems and potential solutions.
• Participates with others on work groups or committees to accomplish necessary additional tasks, i.e. PTO, School Programs, crime prevention officer, range officer, D.R.E., bicycle patrol, business associations, or neighborhood groups.
• Establishes positive relationships with citizens, business, and other members of the community.
• Completes required paperwork including but not limited to reports, citations, and warrant paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and as described in the Parker Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual; may serve in a specialized assignment capacity.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are frequently performed in outside conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, hot (may be extreme) and/or cold (may be extreme) conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, and vibrations. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places or with explosives.

Pay

Lateral Police Officer Pay is based on the current Police Step Plan as follows:

• Police Officer 2 = 1 -2 years of experience $44.92 ($93,434 annually)
• Police Officer 3 = 2 - 3 years of experience $47.62 ($99,050 annually)
• Police Officer 4 = 3 - 4 years of experience $50.47 ($104,978 annually)
• Police Officer 5 = 4 - 5 years of experience $53.50 ($111,280 annually)
• Police Officer 6 = 5 or more years of experience $56.71 ($117,957 annually)

Vacation Accrual

Vacation accrual amounts start at 3 weeks/year and may be increased up to a five (5) year accrual rate depending on length of time as a Lateral Officer.

How to Apply

Inquiries related to this job posting may be sent to moliver@parkerco.gov. An online application for this position is required. To apply, visit the employment page of our website, www.parkeronline.org/employment. We do not accept resumes or applications from 3rd party sites.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Town of Parker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.