Fort Collins, CO 80523

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Full-time

Police Officer Intern

202400102P

State Classified

07/29/2024

08/19/2024

$5,368 -$5,649 monthly + Full Benefits (Pay increase after successful completion of training program & 1-yr probationary period)

Colorado State University (CSU) and the State of Colorado are committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time classified employees in the following University benefit areas. https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-sc.pdf.

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The Colorado State University 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. Our Department is comprised of law enforcement and civilian professionals who recognize the importance of a guardian-centric approach. In action, this philosophy prioritizes education over enforcement whenever reasonably possible. By collaborating with a variety of campus resources, this wholistic approach places emphasis on student retention and student success, without compromising safety. The CSUPD Operations Division provides a complete range of law enforcement services including 24-hour car/foot/bicycle patrol, community outreach and education, detection and investigation of crimes, make arrests, traffic control, special events management, and crime prevention.

This is a training level position 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.

The Police Officer Trainee 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. 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 ethics.

The recruitment timeline can be found at https://police.colostate.edu/recruitment-timeline/

NOTE:

• After on year of successful training/experience, position will receive a 10% salary increase and a promotion to the Police Officer I series.
• Colorado State University Police Department Officers will be issued a take-home vehicle after successful completion of the Field Training Officer program. Vehicles must remain within a 25 mile radius of the CSU campus.

One year of law enforcement experience appropriate to the assignment or current P.O.S.T. Certification may substitute for the one year of college course work.

– You MUST attach your P.O.S.T. Certification to your application under “Special Required Documentation” in order to meet this substitution for college course work.

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience & competencies (e.g. knowledge, skills, abilities, and other personal characteristics) which have been outlined as essential to performing successfully in this position:

• Current State of Colorado P.O.S.T. certification
• Completion of an Associate’s or higher level degree from an accredited college or university are highly desired
• Demonstrated commitment to education, learning, and growth
• Ability to verbally communicate with both internal and external constituents in a professional and direct manner while maintaining excellent customer service
• Demonstrated attention to detail through diligence and maintaining a high standard for finished work product
• Examples of roles requiring leadership and the associated characteristics of a strong leader: accountability, integrity, self-motivated, and a desire to lead others by example
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish and build relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and customers
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills to make decisions in emergency/stressful situations as well as the use of problem-solving skills as part of daily work responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience volunteering with the community (experience should be added to the volunteer section of the application)
• Previous related State Classified experience

Self-Initiated Activity

In training to: Patrol campus property, parking lots, and buildings on foot, by bicycle and vehicle; Identify safety/security hazards and suspicious persons/situations and resolve them, proactively engage in community interactions.

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Community Oriented Policing

In training to: Provide education and assistance to the community via presentations; offer assistance to students, faculty, staff, visitors, motorists, and others; provide educational seminars and presentations on relevant crime/safety topics. Build positive relationships with campus constituents and community members.

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Traffic Related

In training to: Traffic safety and special event management are accomplished through vehicle, bicycle, and radar patrol; apprehension of offenders; education, warning. Cite or arrest of offenders; investigation of accidents and complaints; and identification of roadway and vehicle hazards.

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Dispatch Initiated Activity

In training to: Identify and reduce crime activity and the opportunity for it. Arrest violators and intervene in physical disturbances. Determine and use appropriate level of force when necessary. Investigate crimes and suspicious circumstances/persons. Identify need for security measures or police presence to prevent crime and danger to our public. Interrogate suspects, interview witnesses and victims, collect evidence, photographs, fingerprints, etc.; intervene in domestic and physical disturbances and mental crises; do civil standbys for departments on campus who handle disgruntled students, employees, and customers.

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Administrative Duties

In training to: Record actions and criminal/improper behavior activity by writing reports, field contact cards, and summons/warrant applications. These permanent records document criminal activity and damage to personal/University facilities and property for use by administrators, prosecutors, judges and the public. These records are used to identify trends in criminal behaviors.

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Testimonial Duties

In training to learn how to: Arrest, cite, warn criminals and policy violators. Testify at trials, Department of Motor Vehicle and disciplinary hearings as needed. Coordinate information/activity with judges, Judicial Affairs, prosecutors and defense attorneys. Testify, in criminal proceedings, trials, etc.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

• Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
• The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.