Police Officer I at RRCC

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 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.   

Your application must provide a detailed description of your relevant work experience in relation to the following duties. This position works with a broad range of people campus-wide to ensure situations are appropriately addressed and safety expectations are achieved.

Responds to all calls for service, both criminal and non-criminal. Conducts field interviews of suspicious persons and investigates alleged criminal activity. Collects and preserves evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects, and arrests or detains individuals as appropriate while providing proper legal advisements. Enforces traffic laws, investigates motor vehicle accidents, and renders aid as needed. Patrols and monitors campus to deter, prevent, and detect criminal activity and identify individuals in need of law enforcement services. Responds safely and effectively to criminal and non-criminal emergencies.

Documentation, Reporting, and Evidence Management

Prepares comprehensive written and verbal reports documenting all shift activities. Completes reports regarding criminal activity for presentation to the District Attorney for prosecution and prepares documentation for campus administrative actions as directed by department leadership. Properly collects, preserves, logs, and stores evidence in accordance with established procedures. Testifies in court proceedings as required.

Special Events, Security Operations, and Facility Management

Provides crowd and traffic control at public events including July 4th celebrations, political rallies, demonstrations, concerts, sporting events, and graduation ceremonies. Coordinates with appropriate law enforcement agencies regarding dignitary protection and security operations. Conducts law enforcement escorts for campus monetary operations. Assists the public as needed and secures campus facilities by locking and unlocking buildings as required.

Training, Professional Development, and Community Engagement

Participates in in-service and specialized law enforcement training and continuing education. Maintains proficiency in firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics, and all P.O.S.T.-required training. Stays current on law enforcement legal issues and recent local, state, and federal court decisions affecting law enforcement operations. Engages in community relations through verbal and written communications. Delivers crime prevention and safety presentations as assigned.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned, including attending department, division, and college meetings; participating on college committees; completing assigned trainings; and other responsibilities as directed by department, division, or college leadership.

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:

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 (1) year of experience in law enforcement, which can include public safety, security, military service, corrections, or another occupational field with duties directly related to the position. You must submit a copy of your POST certificate with your 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).  

• 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  

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atspb.colorado.gov.

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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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.