Police Officer Entry (Police Officer I)

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement plan with employer %

Paid time off

Vacation 22/year

Sick days 15/year

Holiday 10/year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Police Department is hiring a Police Officer Entry (Police Officer I) to enforce the law, protect people and property, and support community safety initiatives on campus. The role includes field training, reporting, and incident response.

The position is full-time, commissioned as a peace officer, and requires POST certification with residency in Colorado. The campus offers robust benefits, a positive work-life balance, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current, valid Colorado POST certification.
• One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned.
• Residence in Colorado at time of application.
• Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws to protect persons and property.
• Prevent, detect and solve crimes; maintain order.
• Write reports and citations; prepare cases for prosecution.
• Respond to emergencies and provide security escort service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Decision making under pressure

Physical fitness

Bilingual or multilingual

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree or higher

One year related experience

Tools

CCIC/NCIC access

Versaterm/Versadex

Job description

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Police Department

Job Title: Police Officer Entry (Police Officer I)

Position: # 00792275 – Requisition: # 41658

Job Summary: In this full-time, Classified position as a Police Officer Entry, you will enforce the law in order to protect persons and property; prevent, detect, and solve crimes; and maintain order. By statute, positions are commissioned as peace officers. Work involves the following: exercising powers of custody and arrest; restraining citizens suspected of unlawful behavior; detecting criminal activity investigation complaints and incidents; interviewing witnesses; gathering evidence; responding to emergencies and requests for assistance; providing traffic and crowd control; writing appropriate reports and citations; preparing cases for prosecution by the district attorney by executing warrants; and testifying in court proceedings. The work may involve conducting safety training; providing first aid; and providing security escort service. Some positions may perform work in police programs such as crime prevention, community relations, or drug awareness. While completing the initial field training program, tasks are performed under direct supervision and detailed instruction and guidance is received. 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, Colorado.

Why Join Us

External Candidates are eligible for a one-time non-base building recruitment incentive of up to $5000 or 10% of starting annual salary. 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.

In addition to the base salary, candidates will be eligible for a base-building salary increase of $4,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.

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

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification
• One (1) year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Substitution:

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on year-for-year basis.

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification or ability to obtain completion of P.O.S.T. by hire date.
• Experience accessing and utilizing CCIC/NCIC (Colorado and National Crime Information Center data), Versaterm/Versadex, or similar law enforcement records management system(s)
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Associates 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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 communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook

Conditions of Employment /Necessary Special Qualifications

• Current Colorado POST certification is required at time of hire. Candidates in a POST Academy are encouraged to apply within 60 days of graduation date.
• CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
• Must be a resident of Colorado at the time of application.
• 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.
• Officers are required to work various shifts, including day, night, graveyard, weekend, and holiday shifts and may be required to work overtime and respond to emergencies at any hour.
• Must demonstrate adaptability to a dynamic schedule and be fully prepared to meet the demands of law enforcement within a university setting.
• 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.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $5,666.67 per month.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail] .

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Job Category

Public Safety/Enforcement and Protective Services

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Nov 9, 2026

Unposting Date

Nov 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM