What Durango PD pays
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$66,435
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$3,000 for certified laterals.
$3,000 bonus for officers with 1-3 years of experienceJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Durango PD
Lateral Police Officer
Durango, COOpen$3,000 bonus$31.94/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsofficers who are certified by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) or possess equivalent certifications from other states that meet Colorado P.O.S.T. criteria
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Pension401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan
How Durango PD compares nearby
All Colorado departments1 nearby department starts higher than Durango PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Durango | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango PD | Hiring | $66,435 | — | $3,000 | |
| Bayfield PD | Hiring | $66,997 | +$562 | None | |
| Ignacio PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| La Plata County Sheriff | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Mancos PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| San Juan County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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