What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Louisville?
The Louisville Police Department is hiring!
This is a great opportunity to become part of a City recognized as one of the Best Places to Live by Money Magazine for the last several years. Many things contribute to this exemplary quality of life and positive economic condition including open space with over 32 miles of trails, dozens of great eateries, great schools, wonderful neighborhoods, and a diverse mix of employment opportunities.
The Louisville Police Department is hiring many Police Officers. Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified at time of appointment. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Colorado POST certified police academy are eligible to apply. (No expired Colorado certifications or current out-of-state certifications).
Individuals who are POST certified with the state of Colorado by date of appointment should apply.
Current Colorado officers who have 1, 2 or 3 years of patrol experience with a Colorado municipal, county or state law enforcement agency may start as a lateral up to Step 3.
2025 Pay Ranges: (Hiring Range is dependent on qualifications and up to Step 3 for Lateral hires).
Step 1 Police Officer salary is $36.88 Hourly or $76,710.40
Step 2 Police Officer salary is $38.73 Hourly or $80,558.40
Step 3 Police Officer salary is $40.66 Hourly or $84,572.80
There is room to grow up to $97,905.60!
Retirement Contribution to 401(a) for Police with City contributing 10%
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. Police Officers are expected to respond to any and all situations that require a public safety presence. Police Officers are expected to protect life and property, maintain public order, conduct investigations, handle traffic enforcement and code enforcement, apprehend and arrest offenders, conduct civil processes, work with schools, businesses and community groups to foster good citizen/police relationships and pro-actively reduce crime. Police Officers must be capable of using physical force, including deadly force, to protect citizens and apprehend criminal suspects; provide medical services, help the mentally ill, conduct searches, and make public presentations. Police Officers are held to the highest ethical code of conduct while both on-duty and off- duty. Please view the brochure.
Applications are reviewed continually by Command Staff and if selected to move forward, you will be invited for an in person interview. You will be contacted by email if you are invited to interview. Please check your email frequently during the hiring process.Examples of Duties:
Pace of policing matters. If you want to go from call to call with no lunch break, no training, and mandatory overtime, Louisville is not the place for you. Our officers work hard, but the workload is very manageable. Our officers can make a positive difference in peoples’ lives and contribute to our excellent quality of life because they have the ability to invest time in their investigations. Louisville officers often work cases from beginning to end and develop lasting relationships with our community members by investigating beyond the obvious and providing thorough public safety service. By doing so, our officers gain experience and professional growth seldom found in law enforcement today.
It takes quality people to provide a quality product. If you’re ready to make a difference and be valued by your employer and your community, apply to be a Louisville police officer today!
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Police Officer encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the Police Officer frequently works in outdoor weather conditions, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. This type of work involves a significant amount of time spent in a patrol vehicle and has a high degree of exposure to hazards and danger (from traffic hazards to the danger of inherent in working with career criminals and emotionally unstable persons). Working conditions can be highly stressful. This position also involves shift work including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the Police Officer is frequently required to sit and talk, or hear. The Police Officer is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Fluently read, write, and speak English. The physical demands category is classified as Very Heavy (exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the city's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disabilities seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.
This is a great opportunity to become part of a City recognized as one of the Best Places to Live by Money Magazine for the last several years. Many things contribute to this exemplary quality of life and positive economic condition including open space with over 32 miles of trails, dozens of great eateries, great schools, wonderful neighborhoods, and a diverse mix of employment opportunities.
The Louisville Police Department is hiring many Police Officers. Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified at time of appointment. Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Colorado POST certified police academy are eligible to apply. (No expired Colorado certifications or current out-of-state certifications).
Individuals who are POST certified with the state of Colorado by date of appointment should apply.
Current Colorado officers who have 1, 2 or 3 years of patrol experience with a Colorado municipal, county or state law enforcement agency may start as a lateral up to Step 3.
2025 Pay Ranges: (Hiring Range is dependent on qualifications and up to Step 3 for Lateral hires).
Step 1 Police Officer salary is $36.88 Hourly or $76,710.40
Step 2 Police Officer salary is $38.73 Hourly or $80,558.40
Step 3 Police Officer salary is $40.66 Hourly or $84,572.80
There is room to grow up to $97,905.60!
Retirement Contribution to 401(a) for Police with City contributing 10%
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. Police Officers are expected to respond to any and all situations that require a public safety presence. Police Officers are expected to protect life and property, maintain public order, conduct investigations, handle traffic enforcement and code enforcement, apprehend and arrest offenders, conduct civil processes, work with schools, businesses and community groups to foster good citizen/police relationships and pro-actively reduce crime. Police Officers must be capable of using physical force, including deadly force, to protect citizens and apprehend criminal suspects; provide medical services, help the mentally ill, conduct searches, and make public presentations. Police Officers are held to the highest ethical code of conduct while both on-duty and off- duty. Please view the brochure.
Applications are reviewed continually by Command Staff and if selected to move forward, you will be invited for an in person interview. You will be contacted by email if you are invited to interview. Please check your email frequently during the hiring process.
- Responds to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations. Directs activities on site unless relieved by a supervisor. May provide emergency medical assistance, traffic control, and otherwise ensure attention is given to general public safety.
- Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating a good rapport with citizens.
- Investigates crime scenes and traffic crashes, assists other officers. Identifies, collects, and preserves evidence, and interviews witnesses, and suspects.
- Enforces traffic laws and vehicle codes and promotes pedestrian safety.
- Prepares a variety of handwritten, typed and/or keyboarded reports related to crimes, accidents, and other duties. Maintains logs, completes forms and prepares reports as requested.
- Provides a variety of related police services including transporting prisoners, providing assistance to motorists, resolving domestic disturbances, public speaking before civic and non-civic groups, and testifies in court.
- Makes forcible and non-forcible arrests.
- Operates specialized and non-specialized police equipment including a police car, firearms, handcuffs, leg restraints, radios, and other related equipment. Uniformed officers are required to wear a ballistic vest.
- This position is considered a critical/essential worker and is therefore responsible for responding to emergencies and/or disasters that may require additional overtime or adjustments to your normal schedule to fit the needs of the organization
The essential job functions of a Louisville Police Officer include but are not limited to the following job functions:
• Demonstrates ability to think clearly and act wisely in stressful and non-stressful situations.
• Knowledge of police principles and practices.
• Knowledge of emergency medical and first aid practices.
• Knowledge of laws, applicable ordinances and court decisions.
• Knowledge of weapons and police related equipment.
• Skill in identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations.
• Skill in using weapons (must maintain a weapons proficiency level pursuant to Department standards).
• Skill in the use of a computer and applications programs and other police equipment to include police radios.
• Ability to work effectively with the news media, the community, and other agencies and organizations.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions.
• Ability to initiate and maintain productive communications and cooperation.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Ability to plan and coordinate activities.
• Ability to act effectively in crisis situations.
• Ability to analyze and investigate crime related situations.
• Ability to prepare key boarded and hand written reports.
• Ability to make oral presentations.
• Ability to physically pursue, capture, and detain suspects.
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, and shifts.
• Demonstrates ability to think clearly and act wisely in stressful and non-stressful situations.
• Knowledge of police principles and practices.
• Knowledge of emergency medical and first aid practices.
• Knowledge of laws, applicable ordinances and court decisions.
• Knowledge of weapons and police related equipment.
• Skill in identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations.
• Skill in using weapons (must maintain a weapons proficiency level pursuant to Department standards).
• Skill in the use of a computer and applications programs and other police equipment to include police radios.
• Ability to work effectively with the news media, the community, and other agencies and organizations.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions.
• Ability to initiate and maintain productive communications and cooperation.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Ability to plan and coordinate activities.
• Ability to act effectively in crisis situations.
• Ability to analyze and investigate crime related situations.
• Ability to prepare key boarded and hand written reports.
• Ability to make oral presentations.
• Ability to physically pursue, capture, and detain suspects.
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, and shifts.
Education, Training & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Current Colorado P.O.S.T. certification or will have obtained by date of hire
- Prefer college degree with coursework in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Emergency Management or related field
- Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply
- A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Special License, Registration, or Certification Required:
- Certified as a Peace Officer by the State of Colorado Peace Officers' Standards and Training Board by time of hire, or if an out of state candidates have obtained the CO Provisional POST certification.
- Valid Colorado Driver's License with acceptable driving record, or ability to obtain a Colorado Driver license upon becoming a Colorado resident.
- Successful completion of comprehensive personal background investigation to include employment verification, reference check, criminal background check, civil court records review, truth detection examination, physical ability test, medical physical, drug screen, polygraph and psychological examination.
Quality of Professional Life
Every community has law enforcement services, but not every community loves their police the way the citizens in Louisville do. It’s no secret that Louisville is consistently rated as one of the top places in the country to live, but many don’t know it is also one of the top places to be a police officer. As a Louisville police officer, you will experience a quality of professional life you will not find anywhere else.Pace of policing matters. If you want to go from call to call with no lunch break, no training, and mandatory overtime, Louisville is not the place for you. Our officers work hard, but the workload is very manageable. Our officers can make a positive difference in peoples’ lives and contribute to our excellent quality of life because they have the ability to invest time in their investigations. Louisville officers often work cases from beginning to end and develop lasting relationships with our community members by investigating beyond the obvious and providing thorough public safety service. By doing so, our officers gain experience and professional growth seldom found in law enforcement today.
It takes quality people to provide a quality product. If you’re ready to make a difference and be valued by your employer and your community, apply to be a Louisville police officer today!
The City of Louisville also offers these robust benefits:
$1,620 annual Uniform Allowance
Free Recreation Center Pass
Discounted Golf Course Rates
Peer Support Team and Department-paid, confidential psychological services
Interest-free patrol rifle loan program to purchase a personally owned rifle
Interest-free computer loan program
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite Fitness Facility
Peer Support Team and Department-paid, confidential psychological services
Interest-free patrol rifle loan program to purchase a personally owned rifle
Interest-free computer loan program
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite Fitness Facility
Onsite Fitness Facility
Wellness Program
Overtime and Extra Duty Opportunities
Lateral Hire and accelerated Training programs
Competitive 401(a) retirement plan
Optional 457 retirement plan
Competitive 401(a) retirement plan
Optional 457 retirement plan
Specialized Assignment Opportunities when available including, Detective, SWAT Team (tactical and negotiations), E-Bike Patrol, Drone Operator, various instructorships and more.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Police Officer encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the Police Officer frequently works in outdoor weather conditions, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. This type of work involves a significant amount of time spent in a patrol vehicle and has a high degree of exposure to hazards and danger (from traffic hazards to the danger of inherent in working with career criminals and emotionally unstable persons). Working conditions can be highly stressful. This position also involves shift work including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the Police Officer is frequently required to sit and talk, or hear. The Police Officer is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Fluently read, write, and speak English. The physical demands category is classified as Very Heavy (exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the city's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disabilities seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.
Salary : $76,710 - $84,573
