Auraria) Campus Police Officer Intern; Police Academy

Auraria Campus is more than just a place of learning—it's a vibrant community where history, culture, education, and urban life intersect. At the Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD), we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students, faculty, staff, and the campus community. Through community policing, we emphasize proactive problem solving empowering our officers to engage with our community, build relationships, and make a positive impact.

Our outreach initiatives, such as hosting engagement sessions with students, the annual ACPD-sponsored petting zoo, BBQ with a Badge, and Cocoa with a Cop, reflect our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant campus environment. As an ACPD officer, you will have the opportunity to interact with over 43,000 people on campus and be a valued part of our community with a positive work/life balance in a law enforcement career that is unique and fulfilling.

We also have an established wellness program to ensure our staff stay healthy in both mind and body.

Located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver, the Campus serves over 39,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff from the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us HERE!

Auraria Campus employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including a variety of tuition benefits, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PILF), paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, Benefit Hub, and an outstanding Colorado PERA retirement plan. Learn more about our benefits:
Benefits Package

The Auraria Campus Police Department is sponsoring selected candidates to attend the accredited Arapahoe Community College Police Academy beginning in January 2027. The department will pay all academy-related costs, including tuition and required fees, and will provide a salary during academy attendance.

Applicants selected to advance in the hiring process must be available to participate in the following required selection activities. By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge their ability to attend one of the scheduled dates for each applicable assessment.

• Interview: November 3, 2026

Physical Examination and Drug Screening:

Location:

1390 S Potomac St, Suite 136, Aurora, CO 80012

• Applicants must be available for one of the following appointments:
  November 10 at 8:00 a.m.
  November 10 at 8:30 a.m.

Psychological Examination:

• Online exam – Date TBD

Polygraph Examination:

Location:

6888 S. Clinton St. Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO 80112

• Applicants selected to proceed in the process must attend one of the following appointments:
  November 9 at 10:00 a.m.
  November 9 at 11:00 a.m.

Personal History Questionnaire:

Applicants selected to advance in the process must complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). The PHQ does not need to be notarized prior to submission and will be notarized at the time of interview.

This position is located in the Auraria Campus Police Department. The Auraria Campus Police Department provides the full spectrum of Law Enforcement services (emergency, non-emergency, technical and communications support) to the Auraria Campus Community as State of Colorado Peace Officers.

This position requires rotating shift work. You must be willing and able to work shift work.

The Police Officer in training position responds to a variety of civil matters as well as enforces applicable local, state, and federal laws. Duties include writing reports; performing preliminary…