Police Officer I

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Red Rocks Community College Campus Police is hiring a Police Officer I to help ensure campus situations are appropriately addressed and safety expectations are met. The officer serves a broad campus community, responds to criminal and non-criminal calls and emergencies, conducts investigations and patrols, enforces traffic laws, documents activities, manages evidence, and provides security at events and facilities. The role also involves training, community engagement, and other duties assigned by department or college leadership. The position generally works Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Weekend shifts may be required for staffing, training, or special events. Schedule flexibility and rotating shifts are required. The officer is essential personnel and must be able to work at the Lakewood and Arvada campuses as needed. Applicants must be Colorado residents when they apply. The position requires a current, valid Colorado POST certification and at least one year of qualifying experience, subject to the stated education substitution. The successful candidate must also meet age, driver-license, background, physical, and psychological requirements. The role requires the ability to exert substantial force and to control or subdue physically threatening individuals.

Requirements

Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certification; a copy must be submitted with the application.
At least one year of law-enforcement experience, which may include public safety, security, military service, corrections, or another occupational field with duties directly related to the position. Part-time experience is prorated.
Appropriate education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis but cannot substitute for POST certification.
Must be a Colorado resident when submitting the application.
Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire if not already certified.
Must meet restrictions concerning felony convictions, domestic-violence convictions, driving points, and alcohol- or drug-related traffic convictions described in the posting.
Must pass the background investigation and, after a conditional offer, satisfactorily pass a polygraph examination and physical and psychological examinations.
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job, including exerting or lifting more than 100 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly; must be able to seize, hold, control, or subdue physically threatening individuals and have strength and agility in all four limbs.
Schedule flexibility, rotating shifts, and work at the Lakewood and Arvada campuses as needed are required.
Application must detail relevant education and work experience; applicants must submit the required POST certificate and application documents.

Nice To Haves

Prior professional law-enforcement experience, particularly in campus, community-oriented, or similar environments.
Associate degree or higher in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including preparing clear, accurate reports and testifying in court.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations and apply sound judgment when interpreting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and general computer proficiency.
Training or experience in interviewing and interrogation, hazardous-material safety, computer-aided dispatch (CAD), records-management systems such as EFORCE, or other law-enforcement technology and software.

Responsibilities

Respond to criminal and non-criminal calls for service and emergencies.
Conduct field interviews and investigate alleged criminal activity.
Collect and preserve evidence; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; and arrest or detain individuals as appropriate while providing proper legal advisements.
Enforce traffic laws, investigate motor vehicle accidents, and render aid as needed.
Patrol and monitor campus to deter, prevent, and detect criminal activity and identify individuals needing law enforcement services.
Prepare comprehensive written and verbal reports documenting shift activities, criminal activity for prosecution, and documentation for campus administrative actions as directed.
Log and store evidence according to established procedures.
Testify in court proceedings as required.
Provide crowd and traffic control at public events, including celebrations, rallies, demonstrations, concerts, sporting events, and graduation ceremonies.
Coordinate with law enforcement agencies regarding dignitary protection and security operations.
Conduct law enforcement escorts for campus monetary operations.
Assist the public and secure campus facilities by locking and unlocking buildings as required.
Participate in in-service and specialized law enforcement training and continuing education.
Maintain proficiency in firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics, and required POST training; stay current on law-enforcement legal issues and court decisions.
Engage in community relations and deliver crime-prevention and safety presentations as assigned.
Attend meetings, participate on college committees, complete assigned training, and perform other duties as directed.