What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer I. position at State of Colorado?
Department Information
GJB-000273 01/25; Campus Police Department
The faculty and staff at ACC are passionate about student success. All ACC employees participate as educators striving to create an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the surrounding community. Why Work at ACC?
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 info@governmentjobs.com and 'cccs.edu' addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.
Description Of Job
Your application must provide a detailed description of your relevant work experience in relation to the following duties: this full-time position is located in the Campus Police Department within Student Affairs at Arapahoe Community College and reports to a Police Officer II position.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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 current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification and one year of law enforcement experience which includes patrolling, apprehending, arresting and enforcing criminal and civil laws. You must submit a copy of your POST/PID certificate with your application in order to be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted. You must also attach a cover letter and resume to your online application detailing how your experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job in order to be considered. Late cover letter/resume submissions will not be accepted.
Substitutions: An Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice may substitute for the one year of law enforcement experience. However, there is no substitution for the POST certification listed. You must submit a copy of your transcript at the time of applying in order to be considered. Late submissions will not be considered.
Necessary Special Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age; possess a valid Driver License and no:
Preferred Requirements: Please provide a detailed description on your application of your relevant work experience and document examples of your work in relation to the following: Strong oral and written communication skills. Variety of policing experience. Experience and ability to work with diverse groups of people. Understand and determine appropriate rules and regulations from various sources. Attention to detail. Basic computer knowledge. Prior experience testifying in court. Familiarity with interrogation techniques; HAZMAT safety rules and regulations; CAD computer systems, and EFORCE law enforcement software.
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 Motor Vehicle Driving Record check, drug screen, CBI/FBI background screening, physical and psychological examinations by a doctor or health care facility which is selected or approved by Arapahoe 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 ACC 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
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 .
Supplemental Information
This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.
Comparative Analysis 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.
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations: Arapahoe Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Angela Johnson, angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu, 303-797-5715.
If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement.
Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act: The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Angela Johnson, angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu , 303-797-5715.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at arapahoe.edu/legal.
Address Confidentiality Program: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the ACC Campus Police website under “Campus Safety”: https://www.arapahoe.edu/advising-support/student-support/campus-safety For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at 303.797.5800, Campus.Police@arapahoe.edu, or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
GJB-000273 01/25; Campus Police Department
The faculty and staff at ACC are passionate about student success. All ACC employees participate as educators striving to create an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the surrounding community. Why Work at ACC?
- Benefits - We offer a competitive benefits package, including: health coverage, retirement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more.
- 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.
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 info@governmentjobs.com and 'cccs.edu' addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.
Description Of Job
Your application must provide a detailed description of your relevant work experience in relation to the following duties: this full-time position is located in the Campus Police Department within Student Affairs at Arapahoe Community College and reports to a Police Officer II position.
- Position will patrol campus property in police vehicle, on foot, or bicycle to prevent illegal activities; protect the safety of individuals, buildings and property; enforce statutes, laws, city ordinances, campus regulations, state liquor codes, fire codes and HAZMAT safety rules and regulations.
- Provide education and assistance to the community via presentations. Offer assistance to students, faculty, staff, visitors, motorists, and others. Provide educational seminars and presentations on relevant crime/safety topics.
- Traffic safety and special event management are accomplished through vehicle and bicycle patrol; apprehension of offenders; warning or prosecution of offenders; investigation of accidents and complaints; and identification of roadway and vehicle hazards.
- Identify and reduce crime activity and the opportunity for it. Arrest violators and intervene in physical disturbances. Use physical/deadly force when necessary. Investigate crimes and suspicious circumstances/persons. Identify need for security measures or police presence to prevent crime and danger to our public. Interrogate suspects, interview witnesses and victims, collect evidence, photographs, fingerprints, etc. Intervene in domestic and physical disturbances and mental health crises. Do civil standbys for departments on campus who handle disgruntled students, employees, and customers.
- Record actions and criminal/improper behavior activity by writing reports, field contact cards, and summons/warrant applications. These permanent records document criminal activity and damage to personal/College facilities and property for use by administrators, prosecutors, judges, and the public. These records are used to identify trends in criminal behaviors.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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 current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification and one year of law enforcement experience which includes patrolling, apprehending, arresting and enforcing criminal and civil laws. You must submit a copy of your POST/PID certificate with your application in order to be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted. You must also attach a cover letter and resume to your online application detailing how your experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job in order to be considered. Late cover letter/resume submissions will not be accepted.
Substitutions: An Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice may substitute for the one year of law enforcement experience. However, there is no substitution for the POST certification listed. You must submit a copy of your transcript at the time of applying in order to be considered. Late submissions will not be considered.
Necessary Special Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age; possess a valid Driver License and no:
- 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
- Current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified or equivalent
Preferred Requirements: Please provide a detailed description on your application of your relevant work experience and document examples of your work in relation to the following: Strong oral and written communication skills. Variety of policing experience. Experience and ability to work with diverse groups of people. Understand and determine appropriate rules and regulations from various sources. Attention to detail. Basic computer knowledge. Prior experience testifying in court. Familiarity with interrogation techniques; HAZMAT safety rules and regulations; CAD computer systems, and EFORCE law enforcement software.
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 Motor Vehicle Driving Record check, drug screen, CBI/FBI background screening, physical and psychological examinations by a doctor or health care facility which is selected or approved by Arapahoe 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 ACC 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
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 .
Supplemental Information
This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.
Comparative Analysis 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.
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations: Arapahoe Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Angela Johnson, angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu, 303-797-5715.
If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement.
Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act: The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Angela Johnson, angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu , 303-797-5715.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at arapahoe.edu/legal.
Address Confidentiality Program: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the ACC Campus Police website under “Campus Safety”: https://www.arapahoe.edu/advising-support/student-support/campus-safety For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at 303.797.5800, Campus.Police@arapahoe.edu, or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
