Police Officer I

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/08/2025.

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. Insure 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. Provide crowd control. Assist 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, investigations, parades, special events.

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 includehealth, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of severaldefined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receivesick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employeesare eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spousesof UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above areeligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants willcover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may beavailable 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. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). 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!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability – to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

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.