Lakewood Police Recruiting For 2019 Academy Class

LAKEWOOD, CO -- The Lakewood Police Department wants to get on the radar for people interested in law enforcement. The department is putting out the word now that they seek recruits for the June, 2019 academy class. Students finishing a bachelor's degree at the end of this academic year who want to consider law enforcement are encouraged to take a look at the department.

The department will be hiring agents, both new and lateral transfers. Agent salary starts at $59,571 and rises to $88,774 after five years.

The department prides itself on being accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and being the training ground for more than 70 police chiefs over the years.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• U.S. Citizen or proper I-9 documentation
• Other essential functions listed in the hiring process job description
• Other than drug offenses, no commission of any felony, convicted or not, after the age of 17
• Must possess a valid driver's license

If eligible, new recruits attend a 24-week paid police academy, (beginning in 2019) followed by a 16-week probationary period.

The department encourages women and minorities to apply. Veterans are given priority. The city does not have a residency requirement.

Lateral agents applying must have an active peace officer certification and at least three years of patrol experience.

To find out more, call or email the department at: 303-987-7020 LPDRecruiting@lakewoodco.org
Apply here.

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