POLICE OFFICER I @ UNC 12/2025

Police Officer IThis position is only open to current Colorado residents. Lateral hires applicants with qualified experience will be paid within the step system equivalent to their experience, up to $88,740 annually for 5+ years of experience as a sworn police officer. Qualified experience must come from a like-sized or larger municipal, state, county, or university policing agency, where the applicant served as a patrol officer, investigator, or supervisor. In order to qualify as a lateral, applicants must be currently employed, or employed within the last 6 months at a law enforcement agency. Post-certified applicants who do not meet the criteria for lateral pay, will begin at the base salary and progress through the step system. All related job experience and education must be included in your application materials and no inferences will be made. This announcement may be used to make multiple hires for current and future Police Officer I vacancies. The eligible list may be periodically refreshed to maintain a current pool of interested candidates. Please complete Supplemental Questionnaire at end of this posting prior to submitting application.To provide uniform patrol and police services to the university community on all property owned or controlled by the University Of Northern Colorado.Patrols campus to prevent or discover criminal activity.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.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.Ensures all evidence is logged and stored properly.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.Provide crowd control.Assist with rescue, carry litter, supplies/special equipment as needed, climb ladders.Provide traffic direction/control as needed.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 assist, unlocking facilities, delivering emergency messages, checking security of buildings.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, investigations, parades and special events.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.Participates in training, both in-service and specialized and maintains proficiency with firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics and first aid skills.Performs other duties as assigned; vehicle maintenance, deliver documents, provide escorts, handle animal complaints.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: POLICE OFFICER IMinimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Substitutions: Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a Human Resource professional to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job announcement. Clearly document in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections on your application any and all specialized work experience, skills, education, and accomplishments that relate to the position duties and minimum qualifications. No inferences will be made regarding your education or experience, only what is stated and provided in your application materials will be used to evaluate your qualifications. We will offer a salary that is commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate. All potential University of Northern Colorado employees may be subject to successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record review, physical, and/or a drug test. In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online and 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. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.