- Policy
The department recognizes the value of hiring experienced and trained police personnel through a lateral entry program. Procedures shall be established which set forth the requirements for lateral entry with the department.
- Procedure
- When the hiring of lateral entry agents is deemed appropriate, the department shall contact Human Resources for assistance in establishing a timeline for a hiring process.
- Lateral entry applicants must possess a 4-year degree in any discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- The applicant must be POST certified in the State of Colorado with an active POST certification. The POST certificate cannot be expired.
The applicant must meet the hiring requirements for the City of Lakewood to include medical, psychological and physical abilities test.
- The applicant must be an active police officer, or been employed in that capacity within the past three years, in the State of Colorado and have been engaged in municipal, county or state law enforcement.
- The applicant must have at least one-year experience as a patrol officer, beyond an academy setting.
- The hiring process shall consist of the completion of an application/personnel history statement, oral board, polygraph exam, background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and essential functions test.
- After the testing process is completed, a list of qualified lateral entry agents shall be established. The list will be good for one year from the date it was established.
- The salary for lateral entry agents will be established with the assistance of Human Resources. Salaries shall be set based upon the total years of experience.
- The Professional Standards Section will establish a training curriculum for lateral entry agents. This curriculum may vary depending upon the needs of the lateral agent and specific training areas identified by the department.
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