Police Officer Entry (Police Officer I)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer Entry (Police Officer I) is a full-time, classified position with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Police Department in Aurora, Colorado. The role enforces laws to protect people and property, prevent, detect, and solve crimes, and maintain order. Positions are commissioned as peace officers by statute. Officers exercise custody and arrest powers; restrain people suspected of unlawful behavior; investigate criminal activity, complaints, and incidents; interview witnesses; gather evidence; respond to emergencies and requests for assistance; provide traffic and crowd control; write reports and citations; prepare cases for prosecution, including executing warrants; and testify in court. Work may also include safety training, first aid, security escorts, and participation in programs such as crime prevention, community relations, or drug awareness. During the initial field training program, work is performed under direct supervision with detailed instruction and guidance. The department does not provide Police Academy training. Applicants must have Colorado P.O.S.T. certification at the time of application; out-of-state officers residing in Colorado whose certification has transferred to Colorado P.O.S.T. are also encouraged to apply. Candidates in a P.O.S.T. Academy are encouraged to apply within 60 days of graduation. This is an onsite patrol role. Officers work varied shifts, including day, night, graveyard, weekend, and holiday shifts, and may be required to work overtime or respond to emergencies at any hour. The department emphasizes community policing and relationship-building with campus students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The position is eligible for overtime compensation. External candidates may be eligible for a one-time recruitment incentive of up to $5,000 or 10% of starting annual salary, with portions tied to start date and completion of in-house training. A base-building salary increase of $4,000 is available upon successful completion of the Field Training Officer Program. The starting salary is $5,666.67 per month. University benefits include multiple medical and dental plan options; disability, life, and vision insurance; an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the 401(a) retirement plan; accrued paid time off; 22 vacation days per year; 15 sick days per year; 10 holidays per year; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail pass. Employees may also access additional CU Advantage programs and perks.

Requirements

Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification at the time of application; current Colorado P.O.S.T. certification is required at hire.
One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned; appropriate education may substitute year-for-year for required experience.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have no felony convictions or domestic violence history.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and meet the stated driving-record requirements: no more than seven points in the last year and/or no more than 12 points in the last two years, no alcohol-related traffic offenses in the last three years, and no repeat alcohol offenses.
Must speak and comprehend English fluently.
Must be able to maintain the physical condition necessary to successfully complete required job performance testing.
Must be adaptable to a dynamic schedule and prepared to meet the demands of law enforcement in a university setting.
Must work various shifts, including day, night, graveyard, weekend, and holiday shifts; may be required to work overtime and respond to emergencies at any hour.
Must pass the Police Department background check, which may include a personnel history questionnaire, integrity interview, polygraph examination, fingerprint check, drug screen, credit/civil check, criminal history and driving infractions check, reference checks, and post-conditional-offer physical and psychological examinations.
Must comply with applicable vaccination and medical surveillance policies when working, visiting, or volunteering in covered healthcare facilities or clinics; certain research or safety-sensitive duties require enrollment in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Knowledge of federal, state, local, and University laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and processes; law enforcement information systems; incident management systems; investigative principles and procedures; relevant court decisions; criminal laws and procedures; and related knowledge of firearms, first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, and chemical weapons.
Highly developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to make quick decisions and accept responsibility under pressure.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Professionalism, leadership skills, organizational integrity, and environmental awareness.
Good physical strength and agility.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience accessing and using CCIC/NCIC, Versaterm/Versadex, or similar law enforcement records management systems.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Associate degree or higher.
For candidates in a P.O.S.T. Academy, applying within 60 days of graduation is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws to protect persons and property, prevent and detect crime, solve crimes, and maintain order.
Exercise custody and arrest powers and restrain citizens suspected of unlawful behavior.
Detect criminal activity and investigate complaints and incidents.
Interview witnesses and gather evidence.
Respond to emergencies and requests for assistance.
Provide traffic and crowd control.
Write reports and citations.
Prepare cases for prosecution by the district attorney, including executing warrants, and testify in court proceedings.
As applicable, conduct safety training, provide first aid, and provide security escort service.
As applicable, participate in police programs such as crime prevention, community relations, or drug awareness.
Patrol campus and build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

One-time non-base-building recruitment incentive for eligible external candidates of up to $5,000 or 10% of starting annual salary.
Base-building salary increase of $4,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training Officer Program.
Multiple medical plan options.
Multiple dental plan options.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the 401(a) retirement plan.
Accrued paid time off.
22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
10 holiday days per year.
Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
Additional CU Advantage perks and programs.
Overtime compensation eligibility.