Police Officer

Overview

The Louisville Police Department is now hiring Certified and Lateral Police Officers. We are seeking to hire experienced lateral police officers, POST certified candidates, or those currently enrolled in an academy. If you’re ready to make a difference and be valued by your employer and your community, apply now to be a Louisville police officer.

Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T certified at time of appointment. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Colorado P.O.S.T certified police academy are eligible to apply. (No expired Colorado certifications).

This is a great opportunity to become part of and safeguard a community consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Live by Money Magazine. Louisville offers open space with trails, eateries, schools, neighborhoods, Main Street, and diverse employment opportunities.

Louisville is consistently rated as a top place to live and to be a police officer. As a Louisville police officer, you will experience a quality of professional life that is valued by the community and the department.

The Louisville Police prides itself on community policing as a lived experience. Officers work hard, with a manageable workload, to make a positive difference and build relationships with community members. Officers investigate beyond the obvious and provide high-value public safety service to everyone they interact with.

2026 Police Officer Pay Band: $82,847 to $105,726. Hiring range is dependent on qualifications and up to Step 3 for lateral hires. Step 1 salary is $39.83 hourly or $82,847. Step 3 lateral officer salary is $91,339/year with room to grow. Step 6 top officer salary is $105,726.

The City of Louisville also offers robust benefits including an annual uniform allowance, recreation center pass, golf course discounts, in-house peer support, rifle purchase program, tuition reimbursement, fitness space, wellness program, overtime and extra duty opportunities, accelerated training programs for lateral hires, and promotional opportunities. Specialized assignments include investigations, SWAT, E-Bike Patrol, Drone Operations, and more. Retirement plans include a competitive 401(a) and optional 457 plan.

A Louisville Police Officer will work under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or Police Corporal and performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement duties. Officers respond to situations requiring public safety presence, protect life and property, maintain public order, conduct investigations, enforce traffic and municipal codes, apprehend and arrest offenders, and conduct civil processes. Officers may use physical force, including deadly force, when necessary, and are held to a high ethical standard on and off duty.

Learn more about us by viewing the video at the link in the recruitment brochure.

• Must be 21 years of age at time of hiring; no maximum age cutoff
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Current Colorado P.O.S.T. certification or certification obtained by date of hire required
• P.O.S.T. certified out-of-state candidates are eligible for hire but must obtain provisional CO P.O.S.T certification
• See CO POST site for information on provisional certification

• Minimum of three years of certified law enforcement experience with a similar-sized agency or larger
• College degree with coursework in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Management, Emergency Management, or related field
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

• Certified as a Peace Officer by the State of Colorado P.O.S.T. Board by time of hire, or provisional CO P.O.S.T certification for out-of-state candidates
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with acceptable driving record, or ability to obtain upon becoming a Colorado resident
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation including background checks, medical exam, drug screen, polygraph, and psychological examination

The essential job functions of a Louisville Police Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Think clearly and act wisely in stressful and non-stressful situations
• Knowledge of community policing, emergency medical practices, and laws
• Knowledge of police equipment and procedures, evidence handling, and report writing
• Ability to work with the news media, community, and other agencies
• Ability to analyze data, plan, coordinate, and manage crisis situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, pursue and detain suspects, and work varied shifts

The working environment includes outdoor conditions, exposure to hazards, shift work including nights and weekends, and a high level of responsibility. The physical demands…