"Police Officer - Lateral"

Job Details

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.

[Detailed benefits listed including medical, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.]

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

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: [List including analytical skills, decision-making, communication, etc.]

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. [Details on points]

How to Apply:

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 [Details on incentive]