"Police Officer - Lateral"

Police Officer - Lateral

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: University Police Department

Job Title: Police Officer - Lateral

Position #00768388 - Requisition #35406

Job Summary:

• Patrol: Conduct foot and vehicular patrols to detect and deter criminal activity. Contact and identify persons on reports of criminal or suspicious activity. Arrest, book, and transport suspects or prisoners. Initiate emergency procedures for gravely disabled persons. Assist 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, as well as interviewing 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. Investigate traffic accidents and 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: Escort persons, and access areas to authorized persons. Provide motorist assistance. 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, ceremonies, special events and other public gatherings.
• Training: Participate in training in criminal law and procedure, firearms, first aid and CPR, hazardous materials, chemical weapons, impact weapons, KOGA etc., and 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.

Work Location: Onsite - This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

If you like community policing, building relationships with those you serve, and having a healthy work-life balance, then we have just the job for you. Come join us as a police officer at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus (www.cuanschutz.edu), the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region. You'll have an important job - protecting those who protect others through ground-breaking, life-saving research that's at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare.

As a patrol officer on campus, you need to have all the state-mandated training as other law enforcement officers and be prepared for any situation. But we're not bouncing from call to call for the entire shift. In fact, we have the time to walk around campus and build relationships with the students, faculty, staff and visitors who make our campus special. That's one of the reasons a recent survey shows that the majority of campus constituents support our Police Department and three-quarters feel safe or very safe here.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Employment in a law enforcement role + patrol capacity within the past 12 months at a Municipal, County, State or University Law Enforcement agency
• Two (2) years of patrol experience as a P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer or Sheriff's Deputy

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 (Spanish & English preferred)
• Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Conditions of Employment / Necessary Special Qualifications:

• 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 currently possess a valid Colorado driver's license OR be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire. Must 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.
• Candidates 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, Finger Print Check, Drug Screen, Credit/Civil Check, Criminal History and Driving Infractions Check, Reference Checks, and Post-Conditional Offer Pre-Placement Physical and Psychological Examination.

Prospects are encouraged to review the department's Employment Disqualifiers.

How to Apply:

Application Materials Instructions:

For full consideration, please submit the following as a Word document or PDF file:

1. A resume highlighting positions held, hours worked, and relevant duties.
2. Three to five (3-5) professional references, including at least 1 past or current supervisor. (Please include names, organization, and contact information.)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions should be directed to: Kenyari Jones, Kenyari.jones@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as: $73,902 - $100,200

External Candidates are eligible for a one-time non-base building recruitment incentive of up to $5,000 or 10% of their starting annual salary. The 1st half of the bonus will be dispersed after the start date, and the 2nd half will be dispersed after completion of the in-house training program.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Job Category: Public Safety/Enforcement and Protective Services

Primary Location: Aurora

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20672 - ADM AFEVC University Police

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Nov 20, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Kenyari Jones

Posting Contact Email: Kenyari.jones@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number: 00768388