Police Officer I

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNC CareerHub

Job summary

The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, seeks a Police Officer I to provide uniform patrol and police services for the campus community and properties under UNC control.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, conducting investigations, enforcing traffic laws, preparing reports, and testifying when required. The role also covers medical emergencies, crowd control, and coordination with local police agencies.

Qualifications

• see Classified minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service concerning criminal and non-criminal activity; conducts field interviews and enforces traffic laws.
• Prepares and files reports for DA and university actions; testifies in court and university hearings.
• Responds to medical emergencies; provides first aid, crowd control, and assists with rescue as needed.
• Provides security support at events, campus security surveys, and community outreach; assists mutual aid.
• Responds to alarms and assists with major incidents; participates in ongoing training.

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Police Officer I

COMPENSATIONRANGE: 64,032.00 - 64,032.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENTCLASSIFICATION: Classified

DEPARTMENT: Police Department Operations

TARGET HIRE DATE: 10/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s CareerHub

Applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/13/2026.

Position Summary:

To provide uniform patrol and police services to the university community on all property owned or controlled by the University of Northern Colorado.

Job Duties:

45% Responds to calls for service concerning both criminal and non-criminal activity. Conducts field interviews of suspicious persons/conduct, investigates criminal actions, collects evidence, interviews victims/witnesses/suspects, makes arrests or detentions as appropriate. Conducts traffic enforcement for motor vehicle violations. Investigates motor vehicle accidents. Patrols campus to prevent or discover criminal activity.
20% Prepares reports concerning all activity. Completes reports on criminal actions for presentation to the District Attorney for prosecution. Completes reports for University administrative action. Testifies in court and at university hearings. Insures all citations, forms and procedures are completed correctly and accurately. Insures all evidence is logged and stored properly.
5% Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid care until the arrival of Paramedics. Assists as needed, gathers information about victim, condition, history, and facts of injury. Provides crowd control. Assists with rescue, carry litter, supplies special equipment as needed, climb ladders. Provide traffic direction/control as needed.
10% Provides assistance and support to the University Community through money escorts, crowd control at athletic events, security at concerts and parties, performing security surveys, developing and presenting crime prevention programs, providing motorist assists, unlocking facilities, delivering emergency messages, checking security of buildings.
5% Provides assistance and support to the Community of Greeley and Evans by participating in mutual aid activities with Greeley and Evans Police Departments. Assists with major motor vehicle accidents, traffic control, disturbances, riots, major criminal activity,
5% Responds to alarms; fire, intrusion, robbery, panic. For protection of lives and property. Evacuates buildings, determines cause of alarm, summons proper persons/agencies, or corrects problem.
5% Participates in training, both in-service and specialized. Maintains proficiency with firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics and first aid skills.
5% Performs other duties as assigned; vehicle maintenance, deliver documents, provide escorts, handle animal complaints.

Minimum Qualifications:

see Classified minimum qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receives sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement

The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [e-mail].

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act

In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.