What Parker PD pays
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$117,957
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$93,434
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 2 of 16 Denver Metro departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Parker PD
Lateral Police Officer - Continuous
Parker, COOpen$43.22/hrstartingPolice Officer 1 (POST)
Parker, COOpen$43.22/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsIf 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.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- ScheduleShift work required. Days, evenings, weekend and holiday hours will be required.
- PensionFPPA retirement plan, 457 retirement plan
How Parker PD compares nearby
All 49 Denver Metro agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Parker | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker PD | Hiring | $89,898 | — | None | |
| Lone Tree PD | Hiring | $83,949 | −$5,949 | None | |
| Castle Rock PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Douglas County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Arapahoe County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Columbine Valley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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