What Lakewood PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$123,192
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$104,639
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 3 of 16 Denver Metro departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$1,500 for new officers, paid in two installments: $500 following hire and $1,000 following successful completion of the probationary period.
Eligible newly hired Court Marshals will receive a $1,500 hiring incentiveJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Lakewood PD
Police Agent (Police Officer) - LATERALS ONLY
Lakewood, COContinuous$104,639startingCourt Marshal
Lakewood, COContinuous$1,500 bonus$43.02/hrstartingCourt Marshal
Lakewood, COContinuous$43.02/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationBachelor's degree
- Academy paid by departmentNo
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral experience required3 years
- Schedulerotating shift
How Lakewood PD compares nearby
All 49 Denver Metro agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Lakewood | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood PD | Hiring | $89,482 | — | $1,500 | |
| Edgewater PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Wheat Ridge PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mountain View PD | Closes in 1 day | $77,293 | −$12,189 | None | |
| Lakeside PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Denver PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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