Police Officer I

POSITION TITLE: Police Officer I

COMPENSATION RANGE: 64,032. USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Classified

DEPARTMENT: Police Department Operations

TARGET HIRE DATE: 10/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/13/2026.

To provide uniform patrol and police services to the university community on all property owned or controlled by the University of Northern Colorado.

45% Responds to calls for service concerning both criminal and non-criminal activity. Conducts field interviews of suspicious persons/conduct, investigates criminal actions, collects evidence, interviews victims/witnesses/suspects, makes arrests or detentions as appropriate. Conducts traffic enforcement for motor vehicle violations. Investigates motor vehicle accidents. Patrols campus to prevent or discover criminal activity.
20% Prepares reports concerning all activity. Completes reports on criminal actions for presentation to the District Attorney for prosecution. Completes reports for University administrative action. Testifies in court and at university hearings. Insures all citations, forms and procedures are completed correctly and accurately. Insures all evidence is logged and stored properly.
5% Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid care until the arrival of Paramedics. Assists as needed, gathers information about victim, condition, history, and facts of injury. Provides crowd control. Assists with rescue, carry litter, supplies special equipment as needed, climb ladders. Provide traffic direction/control as needed.
10% Provides 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, providing motorist assists, unlocking facilities, delivering emergency messages, checking security of buildings.
5% Provides assistance and support to the Community of Greeley and Evans by participating in mutual aid activities with Greeley and Evans Police Departments. Assists with major motor vehicle accidents, traffic control, disturbances, riots, major criminal activity,
5% Responds to alarms; fire, intrusion, robbery, panic. For protection of lives and property. Evacuates buildings, determines cause of alarm, summons proper persons/agencies, or corrects problem.
5% Participates in training, both in-service and specialized. Maintains proficiency with firearms, arrest control, defensive tactics and first aid skills.
5% Performs other duties as assigned; vehicle maintenance, deliver documents, provide escorts, handle animal complaints.

see Classified minimum qualifications

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receives sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5

FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college.

UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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