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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO; Green Hall
Source: Colorado State University careers · View original posting
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Job Description
Application Deadline
To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MST on September 30, 2026 (9/30/2026).
Position Summary
The Colorado State University Police Department (CSUPD) is hiring for a Police Officer I (Lateral Police Officer).
CSU Police Department is a full-service law enforcement organization. We are committed to working with all our stakeholders to maintain a safe environment which supports the academic mission of the University, and the health and wellness of the community. To learn more about CSUPD please visit: https://police.colostate.edu/join-our-team/.
Police Officers work to fulfill our mission and the University’s mission through training, education, community engagement, active patrol of University properties, crime investigation, identification and resolution of safety/security hazards and problems, assistance to students, staff, faculty and visitors, and handling of accidents and emergencies.
Police Officers should have a demonstrated guardian-centric mindset, including excellent interpersonal skills and strong orientation toward education, collaboration, service, and teamwork. A strong work ethic, the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and use reasoning and resourcefulness to determine the best process/resource available is a necessary skillset.
Police Officers must be detail-oriented and capable of producing work of the highest quality and accuracy and exhibit an exceptionally high level of personal and professional ethic.
Job Duties
Patrol campus property, parking areas, and buildings by foot, bicycle, and vehicle to identify and address safety or security concerns, deter criminal activity, and proactively engage in community interactions.
Build collaborative, positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors by providing assistance, education, and outreach, including presentations and seminars on relevant crime prevention and campus safety.
Promote traffic safety through enforcement, education, and special event management, including patrol operations, accident and complaint investigations, roadway hazard identification, and appropriate citation or warning of violations.
Respond to calls for service to identify, prevent, and reduce crime, investigate incidents, collect evidence, interview involved parties, intervene and manage disturbances or crises, and take appropriate enforcement action, including arrests and use of appropriate force when necessary. Support campus departments with civil standbys.
Prepare accurate reports, documentation, and legal records to support investigations, compliance, and trend analysis; perform administrative responsibilities and serve in a lead or officer-in-charge capacity in the absence of a formal supervisor, as assigned.
Enforce laws and policies through citations and arrests and provide testimony or coordination with judicial and disciplinary bodies, including courts, hearings, and campus proceedings.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check; 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 24-31-303 (5) (b), C.R.S.
Essential Services Designation; Willing and able to report to work without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare of the campus community
Shift Work; willing and able to maintain availability for shift work as needed
Use of Firearms or Other Weapons – Per CO POST standards
Special Requirements/Other; Current POST certification required. Candidates must not have any POST-disqualifying incidents. A list of disqualifying incidents is available through the Colorado POST website: https://post.colorado.gov/certification/disqualifying-incidents
Must be at least 21 years of age
No Felony Convictions, No Domestic Violence Convictions, Must have not acquired more than seven points in the last year and/or more than 12 points within the last two years on a driver’s license, Must have no alcohol/drug related traffic convictions in the last three (3) years and repeat alcohol/drug convictions after the age of 18 within the last ten years Must have had no Marijuana use in the past 3 months
No more than two at-fault accidents in the past three years (includes accidents resulting in claims, regardless of citation), Must not have had any Type A violation in the past three years, Must not have had more than three or more Type B violations in the past three years,
Compensation
$70,596 - $82,848 Annually
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Review our detailed benefits information here.
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Application Information
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Certification, Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Instructions and Information
For State Classified searches, you may be able to skip the Experience, Education, Certification, Language, and Skills sections. Be sure to review the qualifications in the job posting to determine whether these sections should be completed. If additional documentation is required or should be uploaded to meet the requirements of the position, please attach all required documents in the Required Application Documents section as specified in the job posting.
Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.
The application is the legal document on file ; resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.
Incomplete Applications
The Work Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”
Job duties are missing for any listed position.
Month/Year employment dates are not included.
Notes
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.
The selection process for State Classified positions may include exam(s) and/or interview(s) that require candidates to appear in person , at the candidate’s own expense.
Pertinent updates to your application status can be obtained by logging into your candidate account .
Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with State Classified compensation policies .
Current CSU employees should apply through the Jobs Hub in their Workday account.
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 their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employment and Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb .
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300.
The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
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