Police Officer - Certified / Police Officer / Senior Police Officer - Lateral

Overview

The Police Officer- Certified is a safety-sensitive position involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated specialized area or on an assigned shift. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire to be considered for this position.

2025 Hiring Pay Scales

Post certified, less than two years patrol experience : $77,647 per year

Position Variants

The Police Officer / Senior Police Officer is a safety-sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated specialized area or on an assigned shift. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates for this position must have at least two years full-time Law Enforcement Patrol experience as a POST Certified Police Officer (Local, Municipal, Sheriff, State Patrol or Police) within the last three (3) years.

2025 Hiring Pay Scales (Lateral)

Two (2) or more years of experience : $89,149 per year

Three (3) or more years of experience : $97,781 per year

Four (4) or more years of experience : $103,522 per year

Five (5) or more years of experience : $115,024 per year

Westminster offers a $10,000 Hiring Bonus for all newly hired Police Officers including Trainees, Certified, and Lateral Officers : $5,000 upon successful completion of field training and $5,000 upon successful completion of the one-year probationary period.

Salary and Benefits

The full salary range is stated above. The starting range of pay depends on qualifications and experience. The City of Westminster offers a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Eligible employees may test language proficiency and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that varies by proficiency and usage.

Culture and Values

The Citys work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, with the City Council and City Manager, support the mission : The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster values its SPIRIT : Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork.

This position supports the Police Department's goal of enforcing and educating laws and the apprehension of those who disrupt the community's quality of life. The Department focuses on public safety, maintaining peace and order, crime prevention, and the apprehension of criminals.

Accountability

Every employee is accountable to :

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure they are satisfied and their needs are addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self professionally
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues constructively
• Support / promote change; demonstrate flexibility and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities and trainings to enhance capacity
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services
• Support team efforts by accepting new roles and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate awareness of differences; adapt communication and behavior accordingly

General Competencies

Citywide

Every employee in this position is accountable to :

Job Specific

Every employee in this position must be able to :

Physical Abilities

Personal Skills

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks

Must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations.

Responding to calls for service

Approaching and detaining suspects

Using appropriate oral and written communication to provide law enforcement information and explanations

Performing patrol activities in assigned area

Maintaining equipment

Working knowledge of laws, codes, and legal procedures

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job; other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications

Required :

Preferred :

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Physical Requirements

Work is physical in nature and requires sufficent stamina and strength for :

Working Conditions

Work is outdoors and indoors with exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Work may be dynamic, with high activity and stress in emergencies, and handling of dangerous or hostile individuals.

Required Materials and Equipment

Vehicles, firearms, tasers, restraints, two-way radio, safety equipment, officer equipment, emergency first aid equipment, camera, speed measuring devices, breath-alcohol devices, computer terminals, and other standard office equipment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

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