POLICE OFFICER I @ UNC 3/2026.
State of Colorado, Greeley, CO, United States
Department Information
The University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado, a population over 100,000, an hour’s drive north of Denver, and within driving distance of the Rocky Mountains. UNC has an enrollment of over 12,000 students who attend classes on the 250‑acre campus and is large enough to provide true university opportunities while remaining small enough to treat students and employees as individuals. State‑classified employee benefits include medical, dental, life, flexible spending, PERA retirement, and tuition waiver for employees.
Description Of Job
This position is only open to current Colorado residents.
Lateral Hires
Applicants with qualified experience will be paid within the step system equivalent to their experience, up to $88,740 annually for five or more years of experience as a sworn police officer. Qualified experience must come from a like‑sized or larger municipal, state, county, or university policing agency where the applicant served as a patrol officer, investigator, or supervisor. In order to qualify as a lateral, applicants must be currently employed, or have been employed within the last six months at a law‑enforcement agency.
POST‑certified applicants who do not meet the criteria for lateral pay will begin at the base salary and progress through the step system.
All related job experience and education must be included in your application materials and no inferences will be made. Please be detailed with your application.
This announcement may be used to make multiple hires for current and future Police Officer I vacancies. The eligible list may be periodically refreshed to maintain a current pool of interested candidates.
Please complete the Supplemental Questionnaire at the end of this posting prior to submitting your application.
Job Responsibilities
Patrol campus to prevent or discover criminal activity.
Respond to calls for service concerning both criminal and non‑criminal activity.
Conduct field interviews of suspicious persons, investigate criminal actions, collect evidence, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, and make arrests or detentions as appropriate.
Conduct traffic enforcement for motor‑vehicle violations and investigate motor‑vehicle accidents.
Prepare reports concerning all activity; complete reports on criminal actions for presentation to the district attorney for prosecution and reports for university administrative action.
Testify in court and at university hearings.
Ensure all citations, forms, and procedures are completed correctly and accurately.
Ensure all evidence is logged and stored properly.
Respond to medical emergencies and render first aid care until the arrival of paramedics.
Assist as needed, gathering information about the victim, condition, history, and facts of injury.
Provide crowd control.
Assist with rescue, carry litter, supply special equipment as needed, and climb ladders.
Provide traffic direction and control as needed.
Provide 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, motorist assistance, unlocking facilities, delivering emergency messages, and checking security of buildings.
Provide assistance and support to the community of Greeley and Evans by participating in mutual‑aid activities with the Greeley and Evans Police Departments.
Assist with major motor‑vehicle accidents, traffic control, disturbances, riots, major criminal activity, investigations, parades, and special events.
Respond to alarms—including fire, intrusion, robbery, and panic—for protection of lives and property; evacuate buildings, determine the cause of the alarm, summon proper persons or agencies, or correct the problem.
Participate in training, both in‑service and specialized, and maintain proficiency with firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics, and first aid skills.
Perform other duties as assigned, including vehicle maintenance, delivering documents, providing escorts, and handling animal complaints.
Job offer is conditional upon successful completion of both a psychological and a physical examination.
Residency Requirement
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.
One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Appeal Rights
Applicants may file a review request and a written appeal with the State Personnel Director within ten (10) calendar days from the receipt of a notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action through the official appeal form completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and serve them. Employment opportunities are provided to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic. The University of Northern Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist those with a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing pre‑employment testing, and performing essential job functions where accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
Additional Employment Information
All potential University of Northern Colorado employees may be subject to a background check, motor‑vehicle record review, physical evaluation, and/or drug test. In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online, and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. The report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes, and Title IX investigations.
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The University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado, a population over 100,000, an hour’s drive north of Denver, and within driving distance of the Rocky Mountains. UNC has an enrollment of over 12,000 students who attend classes on the 250‑acre campus and is large enough to provide true university opportunities while remaining small enough to treat students and employees as individuals. State‑classified employee benefits include medical, dental, life, flexible spending, PERA retirement, and tuition waiver for employees.
Description Of Job
This position is only open to current Colorado residents.
Lateral Hires
Applicants with qualified experience will be paid within the step system equivalent to their experience, up to $88,740 annually for five or more years of experience as a sworn police officer. Qualified experience must come from a like‑sized or larger municipal, state, county, or university policing agency where the applicant served as a patrol officer, investigator, or supervisor. In order to qualify as a lateral, applicants must be currently employed, or have been employed within the last six months at a law‑enforcement agency.
POST‑certified applicants who do not meet the criteria for lateral pay will begin at the base salary and progress through the step system.
All related job experience and education must be included in your application materials and no inferences will be made. Please be detailed with your application.
This announcement may be used to make multiple hires for current and future Police Officer I vacancies. The eligible list may be periodically refreshed to maintain a current pool of interested candidates.
Please complete the Supplemental Questionnaire at the end of this posting prior to submitting your application.
Job Responsibilities
Patrol campus to prevent or discover criminal activity.
Respond to calls for service concerning both criminal and non‑criminal activity.
Conduct field interviews of suspicious persons, investigate criminal actions, collect evidence, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, and make arrests or detentions as appropriate.
Conduct traffic enforcement for motor‑vehicle violations and investigate motor‑vehicle accidents.
Prepare reports concerning all activity; complete reports on criminal actions for presentation to the district attorney for prosecution and reports for university administrative action.
Testify in court and at university hearings.
Ensure all citations, forms, and procedures are completed correctly and accurately.
Ensure all evidence is logged and stored properly.
Respond to medical emergencies and render first aid care until the arrival of paramedics.
Assist as needed, gathering information about the victim, condition, history, and facts of injury.
Provide crowd control.
Assist with rescue, carry litter, supply special equipment as needed, and climb ladders.
Provide traffic direction and control as needed.
Provide 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, motorist assistance, unlocking facilities, delivering emergency messages, and checking security of buildings.
Provide assistance and support to the community of Greeley and Evans by participating in mutual‑aid activities with the Greeley and Evans Police Departments.
Assist with major motor‑vehicle accidents, traffic control, disturbances, riots, major criminal activity, investigations, parades, and special events.
Respond to alarms—including fire, intrusion, robbery, and panic—for protection of lives and property; evacuate buildings, determine the cause of the alarm, summon proper persons or agencies, or correct the problem.
Participate in training, both in‑service and specialized, and maintain proficiency with firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics, and first aid skills.
Perform other duties as assigned, including vehicle maintenance, delivering documents, providing escorts, and handling animal complaints.
Job offer is conditional upon successful completion of both a psychological and a physical examination.
Residency Requirement
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.
One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Appeal Rights
Applicants may file a review request and a written appeal with the State Personnel Director within ten (10) calendar days from the receipt of a notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action through the official appeal form completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and serve them. Employment opportunities are provided to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic. The University of Northern Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist those with a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing pre‑employment testing, and performing essential job functions where accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
Additional Employment Information
All potential University of Northern Colorado employees may be subject to a background check, motor‑vehicle record review, physical evaluation, and/or drug test. In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online, and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. The report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes, and Title IX investigations.
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