Police Officer - Lateral

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Excellent benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Police Officer - Lateral to patrol the campus, investigate incidents, and provide emergency response. The role requires active Colorado POST certification and prior patrol experience, with duties spanning reports, arrest procedures, and public safety responsibilities.

Applicants should have at least two years of patrol experience and be willing to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years patrol experience in law enforcement within the past five years.
• Current Colorado P.O.S.T. certification at time of hire.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and meet fitness standards.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus on foot and vehicle to deter crime and assist the public.
• Investigate incidents, collect evidence, interview victims and witnesses.
• Direct traffic, conduct DUI investigations, and enforce parking rules.
• Write comprehensive offense, incident, and field interview reports.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and medical calls with incident management.

Skills

P.O.S.T. certified

Patrol experience

Law enforcement

Emergency response

Tools

Report writing

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: University Police Department

Job Title: Police Officer - Lateral

Position #00808310 – Requisition #: 41618

Job Summary:

Patrol:

Conducts foot and vehicular patrol to detect anddeter criminal activity. Contacts and identifies persons on reportsof criminal or suspicious activity. Arrests, books, and transportssuspects or prisoners. Initiates emergency procedures for gravelydisabled persons. Assists other law enforcement by serving arrestwarrants, directing traffic, collecting evidence, covering officerson emergency calls near the campus, etc. Testify in court.

Investigation

Process crime scenes by collecting andpreserving evidence, and interview suspects, victims, andwitnesses. Conduct investigative follow-ups. Conduct special ortarget investigations to apprehend criminals or deter crime (i.e.,special patrols of bike racks, parking lots, or buildings wherefrequent crimes have occurred). Prepare case documents and evidencefor prosecution through the district attorney. Testify incourt.

Traffic:

Direct traffic for routine activities, specialassignments, and emergencies. Conduct traffic enforcement, DUIinvestigations, and parking enforcement. Investigating trafficaccidents. Testify in court.

Report Writing

Write criminal offense reports, custodyreports, incident reports, field interviews, traffic accidentreports, criminal traffic citations, and other reports asrequired.

Emergency Response:

Respond to all intrusion, panic, andother system alarms. Respond to all fire calls, chemical spills,bomb threats, and other hazardous situations. Evacuate persons,coordinate, and assist emergency response units. Respond to medicaland other emergency calls. Maintains an adequate level of fitnessin order to respond to both emergent and non-emergentsituations.

Service Calls and Special Assignments:

Escorts persons.Access areas to authorized persons. Provide motorist assists.Perform public speaking on topics such as crime prevention, campusorientation, and the mission of the University Police Department.Provide police protection for visiting dignitaries. Workgraduations, other ceremonies, special events and publicgatherings.

Training:

Participate in training in criminal law andprocedure, firearms, first aid and CPR, hazardous materials,chemical weapons, impact weapons, KOGA and so forth. Maintainproficiency and certification in required skills.

Computer Utilization and Data Entry:

Utilize police and lawenforcement computers and software programs for reports,information on suspects, crimes, significant incidents,intelligence, and investigations.

The University Police Department will not put candidates throughthe Police Academy; therefore, it is required that the incumbent inthis position be P.O.S.T. certified at the time of application.Out-of-state officers, who currently reside in Colorado and whosecertification has been transferred to Colorado P.O.S.T. are alsoencouraged to apply.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inAurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

External Candidates are eligible for a one-time non-base buildingrecruitment incentive of up to $5000 or 10% of starting annualsalary. 1st half of the bonus eligibility will begin on the startdate, the 2nd half of the recruitment incentive eligibility isafter completion of the in-house training program.

If you like community policing, building relationships with thoseyou serve and having a healthy work-life balance, then we have justthe job for you. Come join us as a police officer at the CUAnschutz Medical Campus (www.cuanschutz.edu.), the largest academichealth center in the Rocky Mountain region. You'll have animportant job – protecting those who protect others throughground-breaking, life-saving research that's at the forefront oftransformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare.

As a patrol officer on campus, you need to have all thestate-mandated training as other law enforcement officers and beprepared for any situation. But we're not bouncing from call tocall for the entire shift. In fact, we have the time to walk aroundcampus and build relationships with the students, faculty, staffand visitors who make our campus special. That's one of the reasonsa recent survey shows that the majority of campus constituentssupport our Police Department and three-quarters feel safe or verysafe 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 anexcellent 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 grosspay
• 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 allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Full-time employment in a law enforcement role/capacity withinthe past 12 months at a Municipal, County, State or University LawEnforcement agency
• Two (2) years of patrol experience as a Colorado P.O.S.T.certified Police Officer or Sheriff's Deputy within the past five(5) years.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates are required to have a current, active Colorado POSTcertification at the time of hire OR be eligible to obtain aColorado POST provisional certification within 6 months of theirstart date. (Out-of-State Provisional POST may be sponsored by theUniversity)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have no felony convictions or domestic violencehistory
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license andhave acquired no more than seven points in the last year and/or nomore than 12 points within the last two years; no alcohol relatedtraffic offenses in the last three years; and no repeat alcoholoffenses
• Must be able to speak and comprehend English fluently
• Must be willing and able to work rotating and/or straightshifts, weekends, and holidays; stay over late or come in early to cover shifts; and provide off-hour contact information to beaccessible during non-work hours in case of emergencies or to coverunscheduled staffing shortages
• Persons in this position must remain in such physical conditionthat they can successfully complete required job performancetesting
• Applicants will be required to pass a Police DepartmentBackground Check which may include one or all of the following:Personnel History Questionnaire, Integrity Interview, PolygraphExamination, Fingerprint Check, Drug Screen, Credit/Civil Check,Criminal History and Driving Infractions Check, Reference Checks,and Post-Conditional Offer Pre-Placement Physical and PsychologicalExamination

Essential Services Notice:

• The incumbent must be willing and able to work rotating and/orstraight shifts, weekends, and holidays; stay over late or come inearly to cover shifts due to unscheduled staffing shortages
• The incumbent is required to provide off-hour contactinformation to be accessible during non-work hours, respond duringemergencies and report to work for regular assigned shifts duringemergency campus closures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Police Officer for a higher education orhealthcare facility
• Experience using Versaterm or similar computerized lawenforcement records management system
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly developed analytical thinking and problem-solvingskills
• Ability to quickly make decisions and accept responsibilityunder pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing andorally
• Professionalism, leadership skills, and organizationalintegrity
• Environmental awareness
• Good physical strength and agility
• Advanced technical and professional police knowledge, includingknowledge of federal, state, local, and University laws, rules,regulations, procedures, and processes; law enforcement informationsystems; incident management systems; investigative principles andprocedures; court decisions that relate to policing; criminal lawsand procedures; and on-going interrelated knowledge in the areas offirearms, first aid, CPR hazardous materials, chemical weapons,etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with employees at all levels throughout theinstitution
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to advance diversity andinclusion.

Questions should be directed to: Kenyari Jones, [e-mail]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Application Deadline: November 19th, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for thisposition has been established as $73,902 -$100,200.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position may beeligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

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

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .