Police Officer Intern (Open To Colorado Residents & Non-Residents)

Department Information

Make a difference in higher education!

This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy.

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 12 paid holidays

• State pension 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

Who May Apply:

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Description of Job

Under the direction of a supervisor, this position will provide 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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:

Education and Experience:

• One year of college coursework (30 semester hours). Please submit unofficial transcripts for this coursework.

• Must be eligible to apply for Colorado P.O.S.T. certification or currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. approved Colorado Basic training course. Successful completion of an accredited Police Academy is required for current Colorado P.O.S.T. certification. For more information, please visit: https://post.colorado.gov/certification/certification-types/basic-certification

Substitutions:

Appropriate experience will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification will substitute for required education. Please attach a copy of your P.O.S.T. certification to your application.

Desired Qualifications:

• Training or experience as a School Resource Officer

• Knowledge of current and best legal and investigative practices

• Community policing practices as related to a higher education institutional setting

• Prior relevant state experience

Necessary Special Requirements:

This position requires that the employee be available to work 7 days a week, various shifts, and possibly in inclement weather conditions. The employee must be able to respond as required to emergency call-out situations. The employee is required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay and/or interruption.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be at least 21 years of age; possess a valid Colorado Driver License and have no:

• Felony convictions (Statutorily Defined)

• Domestic violence convictions (Statutorily Defined)

• 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.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at benefits@mines.edu.