Lafayette is a growing community of 28,000+ people located in eastern Boulder County.  The Officers of the Lafayette Police Department enjoy working in a progressive, well trained, state accredited organization with a focus on community policing.  There are numerous specialty assignment areas available. The City of Lafayette offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits to its employees.

EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Training - High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience - Requires 30 semester hours of college completed; OR two (2) years military service having been honorably discharged; OR two (2) years experience as a sworn police officer or corrections officer in a duly constituted governmental (local, state or federal) law enforcement agency or correctional institution; OR a combination of any of the above categories that is approved by the City’s Human Resources Division; Or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:   Must be at least 21 years of age; must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class "R" Colorado driver's license.  Have a good driving record.  Must be post certified or have the ability to be post certified.

BUILDING TEAMWORK, TRUST AND A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY.

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FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS                        FIELD TRAINING OFFICERS

DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS               ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTORS      BIKE PATROL

COMMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS        DETECTIVES

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS                S.W.A.T.

DRUG TASK FORCE                                      K-9 UNIT