Police Officer I

State of Colorado; Lake Wood (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Red Rocks Community College seeks a Police Officer I to serve the campus community with integrity and professionalism. Responsibilities include responding to calls, conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and ensuring safety across RRCC campuses.

The role requires Colorado POST certification, at least one year of related experience, and the ability to work varied shifts at Lakewood/Arvada campuses. Applicants must meet residency requirements and pass background checks and training as

Qualifications

• Possession of a current, valid Colorado POST certification and at least 1 year of law enforcement experience.
• Substitutions allowed: education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: associate degree or higher in criminal justice, criminology, or related field; strong reports/testimony.
• Must meet required qualifications and pass background checks and medical/fitness standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to campus calls, conduct field interviews, collect evidence, and make arrests or detentions as appropriate.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and present to District Attorney as needed; testify in court when required.
• Provide crowd and traffic control at events and coordinate with other agencies on security ops.
• Maintain proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, and POST-required training; engage in community safety outreach.

Skills

POST certification

1 year law enforcement experience

Oral and written communication

Diversity awareness

Computer proficiency

Education

AA degree or higher in criminal justice

Job description

Posting number: GJL-000144 10/26

Department: Red Rocks Community College

Job classification: Police Officer I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Higher Education

Summary

GJL-000144 10/26; Campus Police

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.

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.

EMAIL ADDRESS:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from [e-mail] and 'cccs.edu' addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

Examples of duties

Your application must provide a detailed description of your relevant work experience in relation to the following duties. This position works with a broad range of people campus-wide to ensure situations are appropriately addressed and safety expectations are achieved.

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 facilities by locking and unlocking buildings as required.

Training, Professional Development, and Community Engagement

Participates in in-service and specialized law enforcement training and continuing education. Maintains proficiency in firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics, and all P.O.S.T.-required training. Stays current on law enforcement legal issues and recent local, state, and federal court decisions affecting law enforcement operations. Engages in community relations through verbal and written communications. Delivers crime prevention and safety presentations as assigned.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned, including attending department, division, and college meetings; participating on college committees; completing assigned trainings; and other responsibilities as directed by department, division, or college leadership.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

A4B2TX Police Officer I

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Possession of a current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) certification and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in law enforcement, which can include public safety, security, military service, corrections, or another occupational field with duties directly related to the position. You must submit a copy of your POST certificate with your application in order to be considered. Do not use "see resume" statements on application; your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience. (Part time experience will be pro-rated).

Substitutions:

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis but will not substitute for the POST certification.

Preferred Requirements:

Prior professional law-enforcement experience, particularly in a campus, community-oriented, or similar environments. An associate degree or higher in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience preparing clear, accurate reports and testifying in court. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations and to apply sound judgment when interpreting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and general computer proficiency. Training or experience in interviewing and interrogation techniques, hazardous-material safety practices, computer-aided dispatch (CAD), etc.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Driver License. Must be able obtain the First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire if not already certified. Must not have any of the following:

• Felony convictions
• Domestic violence convictions
• Acquiring more than seven points in the last year and/or more than 12 points within the last two years on a driver's license
• Alcohol/drug related traffic convictions in the last three years and repeat alcohol/drug convictions after the age of 18 within the last ten years

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 16-2.5-102, C.R.S.

Conditions of Employment:

The Background investigation is part of the exam process. You must pass the initial review to continue in the examination and interviewing process.

After a conditional offer of employment is made, prospective employee will be required to submit to and satisfactorily pass a polygraph examination, physical and psychological examinations by a doctor or health care facility which is selected or approved by Red Rocks Community College Campus Police Department in order to determine whether or not a prospective employee can perform the essential functions of the job.

Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide RRCC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.

This position requires the individual to exert or lift in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. It also requires seizing, holding, controlling, and/or otherwise subduing violent, assaultive, or physically threatening persons to defend oneself or prevent injury. Body strength and agility of all four limbs is necessary.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental information

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future. Important Note To Applicants: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.

RRCC recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.

Selection Process:

Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when