Police Officer - Lateral

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer patrols the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on foot and by vehicle to detect and deter crime, respond to calls and alarms, enforce laws, and provide public safety services. The officer conducts investigations, processes crime scenes, interviews people, prepares reports and evidence for prosecution, and testifies in court. Duties also include traffic enforcement, accident investigations, emergency response, escorts, motorist assistance, public speaking, and police protection at campus events and for visiting dignitaries. The role requires maintaining physical fitness and proficiency in required skills, participating in ongoing training, and using law enforcement computers and software for reporting and investigative work. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado. The department does not provide Police Academy training; applicants must meet Colorado POST certification requirements. The officer must be able to work rotating or straight shifts, weekends and holidays, cover staffing shortages, and respond during emergencies.

Requirements

Full-time employment in a law enforcement role or capacity within the past 12 months at a municipal, county, state, or university law enforcement agency.
Two years of patrol experience as a Colorado P.O.S.T.-certified Police Officer or Sheriff’s Deputy within the past five years.
Current, active Colorado POST certification at hire, or eligibility to obtain Colorado POST provisional certification within six months of the start date.
At least 21 years of age.
No felony convictions or domestic violence history.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and driving record meeting the stated point and alcohol-related offense requirements.
Ability to speak and comprehend English fluently.
Willingness and ability to work rotating and/or straight shifts, weekends, and holidays; cover shifts outside scheduled hours; and be accessible off hours for emergencies or unscheduled staffing shortages.
Ability to maintain the physical condition required to pass job performance testing.
Ability to pass the Police Department background check, which may include personnel history, integrity interview, polygraph, fingerprint, drug, credit/civil, criminal history and driving infractions, reference checks, and post-offer physical and psychological examinations.
Highly developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make decisions quickly and accept responsibility under pressure.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Professionalism, leadership skills, and organizational integrity.
Environmental awareness, physical strength, and agility.
Advanced technical and professional police knowledge, including relevant laws, rules, regulations, procedures, systems, investigative practices, court decisions, and criminal law and procedure.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Prior Police Officer experience at a higher education or healthcare facility.
Experience with Versaterm or a similar computerized law enforcement records management system.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Conduct foot and vehicular patrols to detect and deter criminal activity.
Contact and identify people involved in reported criminal or suspicious activity; arrest, book, and transport suspects or prisoners.
Initiate emergency procedures for gravely disabled persons and assist other law enforcement agencies with warrants, traffic direction, evidence collection, and emergency calls near campus.
Process crime scenes, collect and preserve evidence, interview suspects, victims, and witnesses, and conduct investigative follow-ups and targeted investigations.
Prepare case documents and evidence for prosecution and testify in court.
Direct traffic; conduct traffic enforcement, DUI investigations, parking enforcement, and traffic accident investigations.
Write criminal offense, custody, incident, field interview, traffic accident, and other required reports, as well as criminal traffic citations.
Respond to intrusion, panic, fire, chemical spill, bomb threat, hazardous-material, medical, and other emergency calls; evacuate people and coordinate with emergency response units.
Maintain adequate physical fitness to respond to emergent and non-emergent situations.
Escort people, provide access to authorized persons, and assist motorists.
Conduct public speaking on crime prevention, campus orientation, and the Police Department’s mission.
Provide police protection for visiting dignitaries and work graduations, ceremonies, special events, and public gatherings.
Participate in required training and maintain proficiency and certification in required skills.
Use law enforcement computers and software for reports and information concerning suspects, crimes, incidents, intelligence, and investigations.
Work assigned shifts, weekends, and holidays; cover staffing shortages by staying late or arriving early; provide off-hour contact information and respond during emergencies.

Benefits

One-time non-base-building recruitment incentive of up to $5,000 or 10% of starting annual salary for eligible external candidates, with eligibility paid in two stages.
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 across CU campuses.
Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.