(Auraria) Police Officer I.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Auraria Campus Police Department, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and fostering community relations. This dynamic position offers the chance to engage with a diverse population while providing essential law enforcement services. As a Police Officer I, you'll be involved in proactive problem-solving, community outreach, and various patrol methods, all while maintaining a positive work/life balance. With ongoing training and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the community and enhancing campus safety.

Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Discounted RTD Eco-Pass

Colorado PERA Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must possess current Colorado P.O.S.T certification.
• One year of experience in a Police Department required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to civil matters and enforce local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform community policing activities and write reports.

Skills

Community Policing

Report Writing

Investigation Skills

Patrol Techniques

Firearms Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Colorado P.O.S.T certification

Job description

Who we are:

Do you value creating exemplary service, sustainability, activated partnerships, and vibrant environments for future generations? If so, we want you on our team!

Auraria Campus is more than just a place of learning—it's a vibrant community where history, culture, education, and urban life intersect. At the Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD), we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students, faculty, staff, and the campus community. Through community policing, we emphasize proactive problem solving empowering our officers to engage with our community, build relationships, and make a positive impact. Our outreach initiatives, such as hosting engagement sessions with students, the annual ACPD-sponsored petting zoo, BBQ with a Badge, and Cocoa with a Cop, reflect our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant campus environment. As an ACPD officer, you will have the opportunity to interact with over 43,000 people on campus and be a valued part of our community with a positive work/life balance in a law enforcement career that is unique and fulfilling. We also have an established wellness program to ensure our staff stay healthy in both mind and body.

Welcome to the Auraria Campus

Located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver, the Campus serves over 39,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff from the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us HERE!

Why Join Us?

Auraria Campus employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including a variety of tuition benefits, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PILF), paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub, and an outstanding Colorado PERA retirement plan. Learn more about our benefits: Benefits Package

Job Summary:

This position is located within the Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD) on the Auraria Campus. This is a dynamic area surrounded by three sporting arenas and a vibrant urban Downtown experience. The ACPD provides comprehensive law enforcement services, including emergency, non-emergency, technical, and communications support to the Auraria Campus Community as State of Colorado Peace Officers. This role requires rotating shift work, and candidates must be willing and able to work various shifts.

Essential Job Functions:

The Police Officer I position responds to a variety of civil matters as well as enforces applicable local, state, and federal laws. Duties include writing reports; performing preliminary investigations; collecting evidence; responding to various alarms; detecting and arresting wrongdoers; and community policing activities. Auraria Campus Police employ various policing methods including foot, bike and vehicle patrol. Additionally, officers perform crowd management functions at a large number of special events. This position is also required to participate in ongoing training in a variety of law enforcement practices and techniques. Police Officers at AHEC must qualify in firearms proficiency on a quarterly basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of current Colorado P.O.S.T certification.
• One (1) year of experience in a Police Department.
• Provide full responses to all required supplemental questions. Your answers will be used as part of the application screening.

Additional Special Requirements:

• Positions are subject to a background investigation in accordance with the administrative procedures of the State Personnel Director. Physical and psychological evaluations are required in accordance with section 24-31-303 (5)(b), C.R.S.
• In order to be eligible to apply applicants must possess a valid and unencumbered Colorado Driver License.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background investigation, demonstrating:
• No Felony or Domestic Violence convictions
• No more than seven points in the last year and/or more than 12 points within the last two years on a driver license.
• No alcohol/drug related traffic convictions in the last three years and no repeat alcohol/drug convictions after the age of 18 within the last ten (10) years.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background investigation, demonstrating:
• No Felony or Domestic Violence convictions
• No more than seven points in the last year and/or more than 12 points within the last two years on a driver license.
• No alcohol/drug related traffic convictions in the last three years and no repeat alcohol/drug convictions after the age of 18 within the last ten (10) years.