Part-Time Police Officer ; Colorado residents & non-residents

Police Officer

Make a difference in higher education! This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Colorado School of Mines Department of Public Safety is a full service, community oriented law enforcement agency, providing 24/7 service to the campus community. The Department of Public Safety / Mines Police Department exists to provide police and security services to the campus community including but not limited to: enforcing the laws and regulations of the Colorado School of Mines community;

exercising powers of custody and arrest; detecting criminal activity; investigating complaints and incidents; interviewing witnesses; gathering evidence; responding to emergencies and requests for assistance; providing traffic and crowd control; writing appropriate reports and citations; preparing cases for prosecution by the district attorney by executing warrants; and testifying in court proceedings. Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society.

Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions." Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder.

MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plan (PERA)
• Parental Leave
• Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Access to technology and equipment
• Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a world-class recreation center
• Interaction with an international population and cultural events

Part-time Police Officer assigned to patrol duties. To be the first line contact with victims of crime and emergencies, to provide assistance, information, and direction to all members of the campus community. This position provides assistance, information and direction to all members of the campus community in the areas of crime prevention, personal safety and general security.

Job Responsibilities

• Proactively patrols the campus and its facilities by vehicle, foot, and/or bike to detect and deter criminal activity, and assists the campus community members as the need arises.
• Responds to and investigates reports of criminal and suspicious activity. Enforces criminal, traffic, parking, and campus policy violations and monitors all campus traffic.
• Provide security during special and athletic events, enforces the Colorado Motor Vehicle Code and Colorado Model Traffic Code violations.
• Conducts interviews with victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects within the guidelines of current legal practices.
• Prepares written reports documenting investigations of criminal and suspicious activity for actual or suspected statutory violations, institutional policy and procedure violations.
• Prepares cases for presentation in Municipal, County, and District Courts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification, or equivalent. Please attach a copy of your P.O.S.T. certification to your application for full consideration.
• One year of law enforcement experience. (Part time experience will be pro-rated).
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are a must as this position works within a dynamic and diverse campus community.
• Must be at least 21 years of age; possess a valid Colorado Driver License and have no:
• 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
• A copy of your current motor vehicle record (MVR) will be required as a condition of hire.

Substitutions:
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. An unofficial copy of your transcript is required for this substitution. Desired

Qualifications:

Law enforcement experience as a Colorado commissioned police officer conducting patrol duties is preferred. Also desired is:

• Prior experience with…