Lateral / certified officer · Posted Sep 30, 2026
Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)
Pay
$101,078 to $116,183$101,077.83 - $116,182.72 Annually
Closes
ContinuousContinuous
Bonus
None stated$7,500 upon successful completion of Field Training; $7,500 upon completion of 12-month probation period
Laterals
Not stated
In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.$7,500 upon successful completion of Field Training; $7,500 upon completion of 12-month probation periodPolice Officers hired by the Loveland Police Department are required to attend a 6-week pre-service and a 4-month field training program.Must possess at least two (2) years patrol experience as a SWORN full-time law enforcement officer (equivalent to a peace officer under CRS 16-2.5-101). Must have satisfactorily completed a formal or informal field training program. Transfers from detention, corrections, parole, and/or probation assignments do not qualify as lateral transfer officers.Must possess at least two (2) years patrol experience as a SWORN full-time law enforcement officerThe posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · originalWE ENCOURAGE ALL APPLICANTS TO GO ON A RIDE ALONG PRIOR TO APPLYING/INTERVIEWING FOR THE POSITION.
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE RECOMMENDED FOR ANY IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS
»» Continuous Recruitment Process: This posting is to fill multiple vacancies and establish an eligibility list. ««
We advise out of state applicants not to apply for their provisional POST Certification until AFTER a final job offer is extended due to the limited time that a provisional POST is valid.
The Loveland Police Department offers extensive training for individuals hired as Police Officers. Training can take between 6 to 12 months from the date of hire. Police Officers hired by the Loveland Police Department are required to attend a 6-week pre-service and a 4-month field training program. Recruit Police Officers are required to attend those training programs as well as a 4-month Police academy. During those training programs, vacations and additional time off may not be granted due to the training schedule, instructor availability, and attendance requirements.
$15,000 HIRING BONUS for Lateral Transfers
$7,500 upon successful completion of Field Training
$7,500 upon completion of 12-month probation period
To view additional police department specific benefits: https://www.lovelandpd.org/about/join-the-lpd .
TO QUALIFY AS A LATERAL TRANSFER OFFICER - Must possess at least two (2) years patrol experience as a SWORN full-time law enforcement officer (equivalent to a peace officer under CRS 16-2.5-101)
Patrol experience includes: Responding to calls for service, community policing, conducting traffic enforcement including impaired driving enforcement, drafting search warrants and affidavits, making physical, custodial arrests upon probable cause, and conducting proactive law enforcement activity.
- Must have satisfactorily completed a formal or informal field training program
- Transfers from detention, corrections, parole, and/or probation assignments do not qualify as lateral transfer officers.
LATERAL HIRING SALARY Lateral I [ 2 to 3 years experience ] $93,695.75 per year
$101,077.83 per year after 12-month probation period
$15,000 hiring bonus
Lateral II [3-5 years experience ] $101,077.83per year
$108,800.63 after 12-month probation period
$15,000 hiring bonus
Lateral III [5+ years experience ] $108,800.63 per year
$116,182.72 after 12-month probation period
$15,000 hiring bonus
LATERAL SELECTION PROCESS Pre-Interview Questionnaire
Physical Test
Initial/Executive Oral Board Interview
Conditional Job Offer
Background Investigation
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About Loveland PD
Full department page- Starting pay$93,696
- Top of scale$116,183
- Sworn officers (2025)116
- Open jobs2
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