Job Information

LOVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
810 EAST 10TH STREET
LOVELAND, COLORADO 80537
(970)962-2213
http://www.cityofloveland.org/departments/police

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Updated: March 17, 2025

Job Classification: Entry Level Police Officer (P.O.S.T. Certified) or Lateral Police Officer (requires 2 years of continuous patrol officer experience with a municipal, county, state or federal law enforcement agency).

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Testing for this position requires authorization from the City of Loveland Police Department. Candidates who have filled out the City's application, and meet minimum requirements, will receive notification from the City of Loveland Police Department to schedule testing.

Apply to test through the NTN by City of Loveland Police Department Invitation Only. Candidates without prior authorization will not be considered for this posting.

Please note: The National Testing Network personal questionnaire does not need to be completed.

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Salary Information: Entry Level - $70,400 per year Lateral I $77,600 per year ($80,900 per year after 12-month probation),Lateral II $77,200 per year ($82,500 per year after 12 month probation)

Benefits Information: Generous retirement plan, medical and dental insurance. Vacation, holiday and medical leave. All required uniform equipment (except footwear) provided by the Department, including a handgun and patrol rifle, plus yearly uniform allowance. Extensive opportunity to occupy collateral and specialized assignments , including, but not limited to: Detective, Narcotics Detective, S.W.A.T. Team, K-9 Unit, Traffic Unit, Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Driving Instructor, School Resource Officer and many more.

Department Overview:
The nationally accredited Loveland Police Department is committed to the community policing philosophy. Through our service and community partnerships, we focus on education, crime reduction/deterrence, and traffic safety. We invite women and men seeking excellence and professional service to apply for the position of Police Officer.

City Information:
Loveland is located in the beautiful Northern Colorado Front Range area. Loveland is known as the ‘Gateway to the Rockies’ and is located approximately an hour north of Denver and an hour south of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Loveland’s low crime rate, quality of life and proximity to the Rocky Mountains make it a highly desirable city in which to live and work.

Population: Approximately 81,000

Job Requirements

Eligibility Requirements:

Ability to lawfully work in the US
21 years of age or older by hire date
Colorado P.O.S.T. certification or probationary certificate from an approved academy by hire date
Associate's Degree, or 90 quarter hours or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university
Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

This is an entry-level safety sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws under authority of the City of Loveland and State of Colorado.

To be eligible for hire candidates must achieve a passing score in all components of the NTN FrontLine exam, pass initial and executive oral board interviews, and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, drug screen, psychological evaluation, physical assessment and polygraph examination.

The City of Loveland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation. We encourage, value and respect diversity.

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