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, onsite position with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Police Department in Aurora, Colorado. The officer enforces laws to protect people and property, prevent and investigate crime, and maintain order. The role is commissioned as a peace officer and includes exercising custody and arrest powers, responding to emergencies and requests for assistance, conducting investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, managing traffic and crowds, preparing reports and citations, executing warrants, preparing cases for prosecution, and testifying 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 initial field training, work is performed under direct supervision with detailed instruction and guidance. The department does not provide Police Academy training. Candidates must have current Colorado POST certification at the time of hire; out-of-state officers whose certification has transferred to Colorado POST are encouraged to apply. Officers patrol the campus, respond to situations as needed, and have opportunities to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Officers must be prepared to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and may be called to respond to emergencies at any hour. The position requires Colorado residency at application, a valid Colorado driver's license, and the ability to meet physical performance requirements. Applicants must pass a Police Department background check, which may include history and integrity assessments, polygraph, fingerprinting, drug screening, credit/civil and criminal history checks, driving-record review, references, and post-conditional-offer physical and psychological examinations. Candidates must be at least 21, have no felony convictions or domestic violence history, and speak and comprehend English fluently.

Requirements

Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification at time of hire; the posting states certification is required at application and also encourages candidates in a POST Academy to apply within 60 days of graduation.
One year of experience in an occupational field related to the assigned work; appropriate education may substitute year for year.
Colorado resident at the time of application.
At least 21 years of age.
No felony convictions or domestic violence history.
Valid Colorado driver's license, with no more than seven points in the last year and/or 12 points within the last two years, no alcohol-related traffic offenses in the last three years, and no repeat alcohol offenses.
Ability to speak and comprehend English fluently.
Ability to work various shifts, including day, night, graveyard, weekend, and holiday shifts; overtime and emergency response at any hour may be required.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic schedule and meet the demands of law enforcement in a university setting.
Maintain physical condition sufficient to pass required job performance testing.
Pass the Police Department background check and applicable post-conditional-offer physical and psychological examinations.
Highly developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to make decisions and accept responsibility under pressure.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, professionalism, leadership, organizational integrity, environmental awareness, physical strength and agility, customer service, attention to detail, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Advanced technical and professional police knowledge, including relevant laws and procedures, law enforcement and incident management systems, investigative principles, court decisions related to policing, and knowledge related to firearms, first aid, CPR, hazardous materials, and chemical weapons.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Submit a cover letter, resume documenting job title, duties, employment months and years, and average weekly hours, and a copy of a current, active Colorado POST certificate.

Nice To Haves

Experience accessing and using CCIC/NCIC, Versaterm/Versadex, or similar law enforcement records management systems.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.
Associate degree or higher.
Out-of-state officer certification transferred to Colorado POST.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws to protect persons and property, prevent and detect crime, and maintain order.
Exercise custody and arrest powers and restrain people suspected of unlawful behavior.
Investigate criminal activity, complaints, and incidents; interview witnesses and gather evidence.
Respond to emergencies and requests for assistance.
Provide traffic and crowd control.
Write reports and citations, execute warrants, prepare cases for prosecution, and testify in court.
As needed, conduct safety training, provide first aid and security escort services, and participate in crime prevention, community relations, or drug awareness programs.
Build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors through campus patrol and community policing.

Benefits

One-time non-base-building recruitment incentive of up to $5,000 or 10% of starting annual salary for eligible external candidates, paid in two portions subject to eligibility milestones.
$4,000 base-building salary increase upon successful completion of the Field Training Officer Program.
Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
Disability, life, and vision insurance.
Retirement 401(a) plan with a 10% employer contribution.
Paid time off accruals, including 22 vacation days per year, 15 sick days per year, and 10 holidays 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.