Police Chief

Deadline for the first review of applications: 03/16/25

The Town of Lakeside is seeking an experienced public safety professional to serve as its
next Chief of Police.

Nestled in Jefferson County just minutes from the bustling City of Denver, the Town of
Lakeside is a small but historically rich community covering just one square mile. With
fewer than 20 residents, Lakeside is the least-populated municipality in Colorado. Despite
its size, its unique charm lies in its namesake lake, Lake Rhoda, and the historic Lakeside
Amusement Park, a beloved regional attraction that has drawn visitors since its opening
in 1908.

The Lakeside Police Department operates with a team of 20 public safety professionals,
18 of which are full-time or part-time officers, working out of three divisions: Administration,
Operations and Records.

Reporting directly to the Mayor, the Chief of Police oversees all aspects of the Lakeside
Police Department, including personnel management, policy development, budget
oversight, and community engagement. This key leadership role ensures the
department’s alignment with the Town’s mission to protect and serve with excellence,
fostering public trust and enhancing the safety and quality of life for all residents and
businesses.

The ideal candidate will be a servant leader — humble, approachable, and an active
listener — who is deeply committed to fostering trust, collaboration, and professionalism
within the department and the community.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with
a master’s degree preferred. Candidates should also have at least five years of experience
as a lieutenant or higher rank and be a Colorado POST-certified peace officer. Out-of-state
candidates will be considered, provided they can attain a provisional certificate before
their appointment. Experience with a significant tourist attraction is especially desirable.
With long-tenured support staff within the department, this is an excellent opportunity
for a first-time chief.

Lakeside is offering a salary range of $114,768 to $189,255 for this position, depending
on experience and qualifications. Lakeside’s benefits include full medical coverage
through Kaiser Permanente, defined benefit retirement plan offered through the Fire and
Police Pension Association, and paid time off starting at three weeks annually. In addition,
employees are eligible to a free membership to Planet Fitness and the Chief of Police is
eligible for a take-home vehicle, take-home laptop and a department issued cell phone.

Please apply online

For more information on this position, contact:
Troy Riggs, Senior Vice President
TroyRiggs@governmentresource.com
817-337-8581

https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employers/open-
recruitments/lakeside-co-police-chief