Police Officer

Job Description

Final date to receive applications:
To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MST on September 30, 2026 (9/30/2026).

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

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.

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.

Pre‑employment Physical

Pre‑employment psychological assessment

Pre‑employment Drug Testing

Valid Driver's License;
Have for the past two years a current, valid driver's license issued in the US or by a US territory

A full description of driving requirements can be found in the University Vehicle policy

Essential Services…