Lafayette is a growing community of over 24,000 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 competitive salary and excellent benefits to its employees.  

Evidence of Qualifications

Education 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience 

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities 
• Combination of any of the these categories that is approved by the city’s Human Resources Division 
• Require 30 semester hours of college completed 
• Two 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 
• Two years military service having been honorably discharged

Special Requirements 

• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Must be Colorado POST certified or have the ability to be post certified
• Must pass a thorough background investigation to include polygraph and psychological evaluations 
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class "R" Colorado driver's license and have a good driving record