Police Officer I at RRCC Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5044037) Apply  Police Officer I at RRCC Salary $5,283.00 - $6,339.00 Monthly Location Lakewood, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number GJL000149 08/25 Department Red Rocks Community College Opening Date 08/15/2025 Closing Date 8/25/2025 4:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address Red Rocks Community College, 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Angelee Cornejo, angelee.cornejo@rrcc.edu, (303) 914-6300 Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Hiring Pay Rate The salary range listed represents a broad salary range for this position. It is anticipated that this position will begin at $5,283.00 per month, depending upon internal equity, experience, education, and training. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information GJL-000149 08/25; Campus Police The Campus Police provide the full spectrum of Law Enforcement services to Red Rocks Community College students, staff, faculty and visitors. 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 (http://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) 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: Typical shift for this full-time, entry level position will vary Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and some Sundays. 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 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 with the Campus Police Department at Red Rocks Community College. Position is responsible for enforcing state criminal statutes, ordinances, state liquor codes, fire codes and HAZMAT safety rules and regulations, college rules, regulations, and policies. Primary duties and responsibilities include: patrol the Lakewood and Arvada Campus daily to ensure a safe campus and property. Conduct vehicle and foot patrol for detection of criminal activity at each campus. Respond to calls for service given by a colleague or communications technician. Investigate, collect, and book property and evidence at crime scenes, establish control of situations, enforce criminal and traffic related laws. Position responds to calls for medical aid emergencies and performs first aid, coordinates and requests Fire Department assistance; and prepares and submits required medical aid reports. Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents occurring on campus to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed. Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances. Detain, question, and process offenders for arrest. Prepare, file, and execute search and/or arrest warrants. Utilize two-way radio system to dispatch/monitor/communicate with others in the department. Gather evidence for prosecution of cases and prepare written reports for documentation. Conduct community presentations on safety and crime prevention methods or programs. Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases. Keep information confidential, attend and participate in various training sessions, and remain current on new or revised state, municipal, and federal criminal and traffic laws, college policies and regulations. Interact with faculty, staff and students daily. Train newly recruited officers through the FTO Program. Deliver security escorts for Child Care offices, Cashier's Office, Cafeteria, Student Life, and Early Childhood Development Office; provide personal safety escorts for faculty, students and staff as needed. Position maintains proficiency in mandatory minimum skills training as required by Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST), and practices proactive policing. Position will utilize Microsoft Office 365 and ARMS or EFORCE law enforcement software to complete a variety of daily tasks. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights 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: A4B2TXPOLICE OFFICER I (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ealhVcFhLZVhrLWs/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-72Fy4u4vSnVALqFwk1iivA) 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 year law enforcement experience which included patrolling, apprehending, arresting and enforcing criminal and civil laws. Submit a copy of your POST/PID certificate with 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. 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. 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: A degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited institution. 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 ARMS or 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 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: 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. 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 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. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations: As part of our commitment to provide access to individualized support, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with 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 require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jennifer Matthews , jennifer.matthews@rrcc.edu, 303-914-6298. 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 Jennifer Matthews , jennifer.matthews@rrcc.edu, 303-914-6298. 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 or information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the RRCC Police website: http://www.rrcc.edu/police/crimereport.html. For a hard copy report please contact 303-914-6494. 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. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency? + Yes + No 02 Are you willing and able to submit to a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation which will include a motor vehicle report (MVR), pre-placement physical, psychological assessment, and drug screen as a condition of hire? + Yes + No 03 This position requires POST Certification in Colorado at the time of applying. Upload a copy of your POST/PID certificate with your application and list the date received, name of Police Academy and expiration date. Not attaching a copy of your certificate will result in disqualification from this position. 04 Are you currently certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)? + Yes + No 05 This position is required to work at all RRCC campuses. Are you willing and able to work at any of the RRCC campuses; and are you willing and able to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays as a condition of employment? + Yes + No 06 This position requires you to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. It also requires seizing, holding, controlling, and/or otherwise subduing violent, assaultive, or physically threatening person to defend oneself or prevent injury. Are you will and able to meet these essential functions? + Yes + No 07 Explain your law enforcement experience which includes patrolling, apprehending, arresting and enforcing criminal and civil laws. 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