Police Officer I

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Red Rocks Community College is seeking a dedicated professional to join its campus security team in a role focused on criminal law enforcement and emergency response. This position supports student and staff safety across the Lakewood and Arvada campuses.

You will respond to all calls for service, conduct field interviews, collect and preserve evidence, and testify in court as required, while patrolling the campus to deter crime and manage emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Responds to all calls for service, both criminal and non-criminal.
• Conducts field interviews of suspicious persons and investigates alleged criminal activity.
• Collects and preserves evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects, and arrests or detains individuals as appropriate while providing proper legal advisements.
• Enforces traffic laws, investigates motor vehicle accidents, and renders aid as needed.
• Patrols and monitors campus to deter, prevent, and detect criminal activity and identify individuals in need of law enforcement services.
• Responds safely and effectively to criminal and non-criminal emergencies.
• Prepares comprehensive written and verbal reports documenting all shift activities.
• Completes reports regarding criminal activity for presentation to the District Attorney for prosecution and prepares documentation for campus administrative actions as directed by department leadership.
• Properly collects, preserves, logs, and stores evidence in accordance with established procedures.
• Testifies in court proceedings as required.
• Provides crowd and traffic control at public events including July 4th celebrations, political rallies, demonstrations, concerts, sporting events, and graduation ceremonies.
• Coordinates with appropriate law enforcement agencies regarding dignitary protection and security operations.
• Conducts law enforcement escorts for campus monetary operations.
• Assists the public as needed and secures campus

Job description

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication. With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting edge model in higher education. We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture.

Department Information

Updated 10/21/2026

Why work at RRCC?

• We offer a competitive benefits package, including: health coverage, retirement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more. Benefits for employees in Classified positions are administered through the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration’s Division of Human Resources. Employees in Classified positions are eligible to begin their benefits the 1st of the month following their start date. Find complete information on benefits for Classified positions on the Department of Personnel and Administration website.
• Professional Development - We provide professional development and enrichment opportunities for our staff to help them grow personally and professionally through our Center for Professional Enrichment and Human Resources department.
• Tuition Reimbursement - To help our staff develop their skills, we offer a tuition reimbursement program good for courses taken at any of the Community College System colleges.

Note:

This position generally works Monday through Friday, with shift times scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Weekend shifts may be required based on staffing needs, training requirements, or special events. Schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. This position is considered essential personnel which requires being on duty to perform emergency services of the agency without delay and/or interruption and rotates shifts. This position is required to work at the Lakewood and Arvada campuses as needed. You must be willing to accept working at various locations and working varying hours as needed.

Description of Job

Criminal Law Enforcement and Emergency Response

Responds to all calls for service, both criminal and non-criminal. Conducts field interviews of suspicious persons and investigates alleged criminal activity. Collects and preserves evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects, and arrests or detains individuals as appropriate while providing proper legal advisements. Enforces traffic laws, investigates motor vehicle accidents, and renders aid as needed. Patrols and monitors campus to deter, prevent, and detect criminal activity and identify individuals in need of law enforcement services. Responds safely and effectively to criminal and non-criminal emergencies.

Documentation, Reporting, and Evidence Management

Prepares comprehensive written and verbal reports documenting all shift activities. Completes reports regarding criminal activity for presentation to the District Attorney for prosecution and prepares documentation for campus administrative actions as directed by department leadership. Properly collects, preserves, logs, and stores evidence in accordance with established procedures. Testifies in court proceedings as required.

Special Events, Security Operations, and Facility Management

Provides crowd and traffic control at public events including July 4th celebrations, political rallies, demonstrations, concerts, sporting events, and graduation ceremonies. Coordinates with appropriate law enforcement agencies regarding dignitary protection and security operations. Conducts law enforcement escorts for campus monetary operations. Assists the public as needed and secures campus