What Westminster PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$119,621
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$92,706
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 9 of 16 Denver Metro departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for new and lateral officers, $5,000 upon successful completion of field training and $5,000 upon successful completion of their one-year probationary period.
Westminster is offering a $10,000 Hiring Bonus for ALL Newly Hired Police Officers including Trainees, Certified, and Lateral OfficersJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Westminster PD
Police Officer – Certified/Police Officer/Senior Police Officer - Lateral
Public Safety Center, COClosed$10,000 bonus$80,746starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsAt least two (2) 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
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Westminster PD compares nearby
All 49 Denver Metro agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Westminster PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Westminster | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster PD | Hiring | $80,746 | — | $10,000 | |
| Federal Heights PD | Hiring | $77,043 | −$3,703 | None | |
| Thornton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Broomfield PD | Hiring | $88,920 | +$8,174 | None | |
| Northglenn PD | Hiring | $83,328 | +$2,582 | $5,000 | |
| Arvada PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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