LPD Careers
The Littleton Police Department is Hiring Officers and Dispatchers
The Littleton Police Department (LPD) has an opportunity for a qualified lateral or POST certified candidate to join this accomplished and professional organization as a Police Officer. Apply for the position. For questions about these positions please contact the LPD Support Services Coordinator at (303) 795-3831.
The Littleton Police Department is a CALEA accredited law enforcement agency. LPD is proud of the highly trained officers and staff that are part of this department and consistently achieve full accreditation.
Starting salary for lateral Police Officer II: $96,385
Starting salary for POST Certified Police Officer V: $72,633
The City of Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks for employees. Littleton Police Officers are enrolled in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan and Death and Disability Plan through the financially secure Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA). competitive benefits, please see the 2023 Benefit Guide.
Additionally, sworn Littleton police officers are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering wages, most benefits and working conditions. The CBA is negotiated with the city by the board of directors of the FOP Lodge 26/Littleton Police Officers Association. The current CBA is for the duration of 01/01/23-12/31/25. The following are some of the provisions of the CBA:
Apply for lateral Police Officer II
Apply for POST Certified Police Officer V
Wages 2023-2025:
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RANK
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2023
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2024
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2025
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Police Officer V
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$72,633
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$76,265
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$80,078
|
|
Police Officer IV
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$79,816
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$83,807
|
$87,997
|
|
Police Officer III
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$87,710
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$92,096
|
$96,701
|
|
Police Officer II
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$96,385
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$101,204
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$106,264
|
|
Police Officer I
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$105,916
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$111,212
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$116,773
|
|
MPO
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$111,213
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$116,774
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$122,613
|
|
Detective
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$116,509
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$122,334
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$128,451
|
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Corporal, Step C
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$116,509
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$122,334
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$128,451
|
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Corporal, Step B
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$120,004
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$126,004
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$132,304
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|
Corporal, Step A
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$123,603
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$128,783
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$136,272
|
|
Sergeant, Step C
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$127,311
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$133,677
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$140,361
|
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Sergeant, Step B
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$131,130
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$137,687
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$144,571
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|
Sergeant, Step A
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$135,065
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$141,818
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$148,909
|
Master Police Officer (MPO) Incentive program
Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
Paid Life Insurance (1.5x salary)
Bi-weekly Monetary Uniform Cleaning Allowance
Basic Uniform Issue and Annual Monetary Uniform/Equipment Purchase Allowance
4/10 Shift Schedule
Overtime (pay or comp time) at 1.5x hourly wage over 10h/day or 40/h week
Comp Time Bank (earned as overtime)
Paid Court Time
Discipline process and procedures in CBA
Paid Vacation/Holiday Time:
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Benefit Level
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Annual Hours
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1 thru 4 years
|
240
|
|
5 years thru 9 years
|
260
|
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10 years thru 14 years
|
280
|
|
15 years thru 19 years
|
300
|
|
Over 20 years
|
320
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Paid Sick Leave-10 hours per month
Full Line of Duty Injury Leave
Sworn Retiree Health Plan after minimum age 58 and 15 years of service
On-Call/Call-Out Pay
Educational Incentive-Time Off for BA/BS degree and above
Defense of Civil Claims Article
Line of Duty Death Benefit
Bereavement Leave
Officer Privacy Article
The full CBA is available to police officer candidates upon request.
The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is proud to be one of America’s Best Small Cities, and one of Colorado’s top five places to Raise a Family. Home to a charming and historic downtown, a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, the city boasts an outstanding location, right outside Denver, and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and prime Colorado ski country.
The Littleton Police Department is Hiring Dispatchers
Want to make a difference? Work with a team of 9-1-1 professionals?
LPD emergency dispatchers are at the heart of public safety operations. This is a fast paced highly rewarding career. LPD is looking for people who want to help others and give back to the community. The Littleton Police Communication Center is staffed by professionals trained to answer incoming 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls, assess priorities of calls and dispatch the appropriate emergency responses to ensure the safety of citizens, visitors and emergency personnel.
The Emergency Services Dispatcher receives non-emergency and emergency 9-1-1 calls from the public and dispatches the appropriate emergency units. Maintains and verbally communicates resource information to police officers, and citizens. Determines and dispatches appropriate police units to respond to both emergency and routine situations. Contacts and coordinates support agency response to calls.
The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent with strategies include hiring in at market pay and career development opportunities.
Starting pay at or near $29.27 per hour
Lateral starting pay at or near $30.00 per hour
Hiring Incentive:
This position includes a $2,000 Hiring Incentive
($500 payable on first full paycheck; $500 payable upon successful completion of training; $1,000 payable upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period).
This full-time position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
Apply for Emergency Services Dispatcher