Police Officer I

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$70,596 - $82,848•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado State University Police Department (CSUPD), a full-service law enforcement organization, is hiring a Police Officer I (Lateral Police Officer). The department works with university stakeholders to maintain a safe environment that supports CSU’s academic mission and the health and wellness of the community. Police Officers fulfill the department and university missions through training, education, community engagement, active patrol of university properties, crime investigation, identifying and resolving safety and security hazards, assisting students, staff, faculty, and visitors, and responding to accidents and emergencies. The role calls for a guardian-centric mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong orientation toward education, collaboration, service, and teamwork. Officers must also be self-directed, resourceful, detail-oriented, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work with exceptional personal and professional ethics.

Requirements

Current P.O.S.T. certification, attached to the application, or eligibility to apply for Colorado P.O.S.T. certification.
One year of experience as a certified Police Officer with a P.O.S.T.-recognized agency, or an equivalent combination of experience and education in Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Military Science, or similar studies; 30 credits equal one year of experience.
Out-of-state Police Officer I applicants must obtain a Colorado provisional POST certification letter before their first day and successfully challenge Colorado POST within six months of obtaining the letter. Colorado POST certification is a condition of employment.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a current, valid U.S. or U.S. territory driver’s license and have held one for the past two years.
Must have no POST-disqualifying incidents, felony convictions, or domestic violence convictions.
Must not have acquired more than seven driver’s-license points in the last year or more than 12 points in the last two years.
Must have no alcohol- or drug-related traffic convictions in the last three years and no repeat alcohol- or drug-related convictions after age 18 within the last ten years.
Must not have used marijuana in the past three months.
Must have no more than two at-fault accidents in the past three years, including accidents resulting in claims regardless of citation.
Must have no Type A violations in the past three years and no more than three Type B violations in the past three years.
Must complete a pre-employment criminal background investigation, physical evaluation, psychological assessment, and drug testing.
Must be willing and able to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services for the health, safety, and welfare of the campus community.
Must be willing and able to maintain availability for shift work as needed.
Must meet applicable CO POST standards for the use of firearms or other weapons.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated commitment to education, learning, and growth.
Professional, direct verbal communication with internal and external constituents while maintaining excellent customer service.
Attention to detail, diligence, and a high standard for finished work.
Leadership experience and qualities including accountability, integrity, self-motivation, and leading by example.
Interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse colleagues and customers.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including decision-making in emergency or stressful situations.
Community volunteer experience, clearly identified in application materials.
Directly related state service experience.

Responsibilities

Patrol campus property, parking areas, and buildings on foot, bicycle, and in a vehicle to identify and address safety and security concerns, deter crime, and engage proactively with the community.
Build positive, collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors by providing assistance, education, and outreach, including crime-prevention and campus-safety presentations and seminars.
Promote traffic safety through enforcement, education, and special-event management; conduct patrols and accident or complaint investigations; identify roadway hazards; and issue citations or warnings as appropriate.
Respond to calls for service to prevent and reduce crime, investigate incidents, collect evidence, interview involved parties, manage disturbances or crises, and take appropriate enforcement action, including arrests and use of appropriate force when necessary.
Support campus departments with civil standbys.
Prepare accurate reports, documentation, and legal records to support investigations, compliance, and trend analysis.
Perform administrative responsibilities and serve in a lead or officer-in-charge capacity in the absence of a formal supervisor, as assigned.
Enforce laws and policies through citations and arrests, and provide testimony or coordinate with courts, hearings, and campus judicial or disciplinary bodies.