(Auraria) Campus Police Officer Intern (Police Academy Sponsored)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD) is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students, faculty, staff, and the campus community. Through community policing, we emphasize proactive problem solving empowering our officers to engage with our community, build relationships, and make a positive impact. Our outreach initiatives, such as hosting engagement sessions with students, the annual ACPD-sponsored petting zoo, BBQ with a Badge, and Cocoa with a Cop, reflect our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant campus environment. As an ACPD officer, you will have the opportunity to interact with over 43,000 people on campus and be a valued part of our community with a positive work/life balance in a law enforcement career that is unique and fulfilling. We also have an established wellness program to ensure our staff stay healthy in both mind and body. The Auraria Campus is located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver and serves over 39,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff from the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. This is a sponsored position to an accredited police academy. The Auraria Campus Police Department will pay for all costs associated with the Arapahoe Community College Police Academy and pay the salary for selected applicants. This position is located in the Auraria Campus Police Department. The Auraria Campus Police Department provides the full spectrum of Law Enforcement services (emergency, non-emergency, technical and communications support) to the Auraria Campus Community as State of Colorado Peace Officers. This position requires rotating shift work. You must be willing and able to work shift work.

Requirements

One (1) year of customer based full-time experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to at least one (1) year of full-time customer service or customer-facing experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High School diploma or GED.
Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license at the time of application.
No Felony Convictions.
No Domestic Violence Convictions.
No some Misdemeanors.
No acquiring more than seven points in the last year and/or more than 12 points within the last two years on a driver's license.
No alcohol/drug related traffic convictions in the last three years and repeat alcohol/drug convictions after the age 18 within the last ten (10) years.
Must be available to participate in required selection activities including interviews, physical examination, drug screening, and psychological examination on the specified dates.
Must pass a background investigation.
Must pass physical and psychological evaluations.
Must not have received a failing result on a psychological evaluation within the preceding 12 months.
Must not have experienced involuntary termination from any position within the last preceding 12 months.
Must maintain the ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a training period before advancing to an Officer I with one year experience.

Responsibilities

Responds to a variety of civil matters as well as enforces applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Writes reports.
Performs preliminary investigations.
Collects evidence.
Responds to various alarms.
Detects and arrests wrongdoers.
Performs community policing activities.
Utilizes policing methods including foot, bike and vehicle patrol.
Performs crowd management functions at a large number of special events.
Participates in ongoing training in a variety of law enforcement practices and techniques.
Qualifies in firearms proficiency on a quarterly basis.
Completes a training period before advancing to an Officer I with one year experience.