Working for the Parker Police Department is an opportunity to serve a community that appreciates, respects and trusts their police department and officers. Parker officers feel unmatched community support every day in the pro-law enforcement Town of Parker. 

The Town of Parker is annually rated as one of the safest cities in Colorado, with a population greater than 25,000. Money Magazine ranked Parker as the 2nd best place to live in America in 2020.

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Parker Police Officers are some of the highest-paid in the Denver metro area and state of Colorado. The top pay for patrol officers is $95,147 with the potential to make $100,000 with overtime and off-duty opportunities. First-year officers start at $74,550 after completing the Police Training Officer (PTO) program and $71,000 during PTO. The Town pays for the police academy for sponsored recruits and earns a salary of $52,000 while in the academy. Additionally, patrol officers work four 10-hour shifts and are offered a defined pension plan through the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA).

The Parker Police Department is a mid-size agency (77 sworn officers) with an impressive list of special assignments available for officers. Officers are eligible for special assignments after three years as patrol officers. Lateral hires can count time worked at previous agencies to meet this minimum requirement.

Accident Reconstruction
Bike Patrol
Crime Prevention
Criminal Investigations
Community Response Team
Douglas County Multijurisdictional SWAT Team & IMPACT Unit
Drone Operator
Emergency Management
Honor Guard
Internet Crimes Against Children
K9 Unit
Motorcycle Unit
Mounted Patrol
PIO
School Resource Officer
Traffic Unit
Youth Educational Programs

You won't need to spend money out of your pocket on the required equipment. The Town provides its officers with uniforms, ballistic vests, a handgun, an AR rifle and other needed equipment.

Parker Police Department

James Tsurapas

John Paul

Heather Racine-Vogt

Nyssa V.

Lakenya Holladay

Ken la Velle (M.S.M.O.B.)

Ken la Velle

Cleveland Holmes

Brianne R.

Andrew Coleman

Jim Tsurapas

William Burt

Shannon Brend

The Law Enforcement Team at the Parker Police Department is responsible for maintaining public safety and order within the Town of Parker. This team includes a range of specialized roles such as patrol officers, crime scene investigators, school resource officers, and members of various specialized units like SWAT, K9, and Traffic. Their duties encompass responding to emergency calls, conducting criminal investigations, engaging in community outreach and crime prevention, and providing support to crime victims. This collaborative team works together to ensure Parker remains one of the safest communities in Colorado.

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