Police Officer - Lateral

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Patrol: Conducts foot and vehicular patrol to detect and deter criminal activity. Contacts and identifies persons on reports of criminal or suspicious activity. Arrests, books, and transports suspects or prisoners. Initiates emergency procedures for gravely disabled persons. Assists other law enforcement by serving arrest warrants, directing traffic, collecting evidence, covering officers on emergency calls near the campus, etc. Testify in court. Investigation: Process crime scenes by collecting and preserving evidence, and interview suspects, victims, and witnesses. Conduct investigative follow-ups. Conduct special or target investigations to apprehend criminals or deter crime (i.e., special patrols of bike racks, parking lots, or buildings where frequent crimes have occurred). Prepare case documents and evidence for prosecution through the district attorney. Testify in court. Traffic: Direct traffic for routine activities, special assignments, and emergencies. Conduct traffic enforcement, DUI investigations, and parking enforcement. Investigating traffic accidents. Testify in court. Report Writing: Write criminal offense reports, custody reports, incident reports, field interviews, traffic accident reports, criminal traffic citations, and other reports as required. Emergency Response: Respond to all intrusion, panic, and other system alarms. Respond to all fire calls, chemical spills, bomb threats, and other hazardous situations. Evacuate persons, coordinate, and assist emergency response units. Respond to medical and other emergency calls. Maintains an adequate level of fitness in order to respond to both emergent and non-emergent situations. Service Calls and Special Assignments: Escorts persons. Access areas to authorized persons. Provide motorist assists. Perform public speaking on topics such as crime prevention, campus orientation, and the mission of the University Police Department. Provide police protection for visiting dignitaries. Work graduations, other ceremonies, special events and public gatherings. Training: Participate in training in criminal law and procedure, firearms, first aid and CPR, hazardous materials, chemical weapons, impact weapons, KOGA and so forth. Maintain proficiency and certification in required skills. Computer Utilization and Data Entry: Utilize police and law enforcement computers and software programs for reports, information on suspects, crimes, significant incidents, intelligence, and investigations. The University Police Department will not put candidates through the Police Academy; therefore, it is required that the incumbent in this position be P.O.S.T. certified at the time of application. Out-of-state officers, who currently reside in Colorado and whose certification has been transferred to Colorado P.O.S.T. are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Employment in a law enforcement role/capacity within the past 12 months at a Municipal, County, State or University Law Enforcement agency
Two (2) years of patrol experience as a Colorado P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer or Sheriff’s Deputy
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
Candidates are required to have a current, active Colorado POST certification at the time of hire OR be eligible to obtain a Colorado POST provisional certification within 6 months of their start date. (Out-of-State Provisional POST may be sponsored by the University)
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 have acquired no more than seven points in the last year and/or no more than 12 points within the last two years; no alcohol related traffic offenses in the last three years; and no repeat alcohol offenses
Must be able to speak and comprehend English fluently
Must be willing and able to work rotating and/or straight shifts, weekends, and holidays; stay over late or come in early to cover shifts; and provide off-hour contact information to be accessible during non-work hours in case of emergencies or to cover unscheduled staffing shortages
Persons in this position must remain in such physical condition that they can successfully complete required job performance testing
Applicants will be required to pass a Police Department Background Check which may include one or all of the following: 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 Pre-Placement Physical and Psychological Examination
The incumbent must be willing and able to work rotating and/or straight shifts, weekends, and holidays; stay over late or come in early to cover shifts due to unscheduled staffing shortages
The incumbent is required to provide off-hour contact information to be accessible during non-work hours, respond during emergencies and report to work for regular assigned shifts during emergency campus closures
Highly developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly make decisions and accept responsibility under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Professionalism, leadership skills, and organizational integrity
Environmental awareness
Good physical strength and agility
Advanced technical and professional police knowledge, including knowledge of federal, state, local, and University laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and processes; law enforcement information systems; incident management systems; investigative principles and procedures; court decisions that relate to policing; criminal laws and procedures; and on-going interrelated knowledge in the areas of firearms, first aid, CPR hazardous materials, chemical weapons, etc.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
Outstanding customer service skills
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Police Officer for a higher education or healthcare facility
Experience using Versaterm or similar computerized law enforcement records management system
Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook
Bilingual or multilingual
Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher

Responsibilities

Conducts foot and vehicular patrol to detect and deter criminal activity
Contacts and identifies persons on reports of criminal or suspicious activity
Arrests, books, and transports suspects or prisoners
Initiates emergency procedures for gravely disabled persons
Assists other law enforcement by serving arrest warrants, directing traffic, collecting evidence, covering officers on emergency calls near the campus, etc
Testify in court
Process crime scenes by collecting and preserving evidence, and interview suspects, victims, and witnesses
Conduct investigative follow-ups
Conduct special or target investigations to apprehend criminals or deter crime (i.e., special patrols of bike racks, parking lots, or buildings where frequent crimes have occurred)
Prepare case documents and evidence for prosecution through the district attorney
Direct traffic for routine activities, special assignments, and emergencies
Conduct traffic enforcement, DUI investigations, and parking enforcement
Investigating traffic accidents
Write criminal offense reports, custody reports, incident reports, field interviews, traffic accident reports, criminal traffic citations, and other reports as required
Respond to all intrusion, panic, and other system alarms
Respond to all fire calls, chemical spills, bomb threats, and other hazardous situations
Evacuate persons, coordinate, and assist emergency response units
Respond to medical and other emergency calls
Maintains an adequate level of fitness in order to respond to both emergent and non-emergent situations
Escorts persons
Access areas to authorized persons
Provide motorist assists
Perform public speaking on topics such as crime prevention, campus orientation, and the mission of the University Police Department
Provide police protection for visiting dignitaries
Work graduations, other ceremonies, special events and public gatherings
Participate in training in criminal law and procedure, firearms, first aid and CPR, hazardous materials, chemical weapons, impact weapons, KOGA and so forth
Maintain proficiency and certification in required skills
Utilize police and law enforcement computers and software programs for reports, information on suspects, crimes, significant incidents, intelligence, and investigations

Benefits

External Candidates are eligible for a one-time non-base building recruitment incentive of up to $5000. 1st half of the bonus eligibility will begin on the start date, the 2nd half of the recruitment incentive eligibility is after completion of the in-house training program.
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service