(Auraria) Campus Police Officer Intern (Police Academy Sponsored)

Who we are Do you value creating exemplary service, sustainability, activated partnerships, and vibrant environments for future generations? If so, we want you on our team! Check out this video to learn all about our Campus Police. 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. Why Join Us? 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, BenefitHub, and an outstanding Colorado PERA retirement plan. Sponsor Description This is a sponsored position to an accredited police academy. The Auraria Campus Police Department will pay for all costs associated with the Arapaho Community College Police Academy and pay the salary for selected applicants. This position requires rotating shift work. You must be willing and able to work shift work. Selection Process & Required Assessment Dates Interview: June 26, 2026 Physical Examination and Drug Screening: June 29 at 8:00 a.m. June 30 at 8:00 a.m. Psychological Examination: July 2 at 10:00 a.m. July 3 at 1:30 p.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. Role and Responsibilities 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 investigations; collecting evidence; responding to various alarms; detecting and arresting wrongdoers; and community policing activities. Officers perform foot, bike, and vehicle patrol. They also perform crowd management at special events. Police Officers must qualify in firearms proficiency on a quarterly basis and complete a training period before advancing to Officer I after one year of experience. Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of customer‑based full‑time experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to at least one (1) year of full‑time customer service or customer‑facing experience. Must be at least 21 years of age. High School diploma or GED. Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado driver’s license at the time of application. Please provide full responses to all required supplemental questions. Disqualifying Conditions Felony convictions. Domestic violence convictions. Some misdemeanors. More than seven points in the last year 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. Conditions of Employment The selected applicant must be willing to sign a contract that allows the Auraria Police Department to seek reimbursement of the cost of the Law Enforcement Academy if the employee terminates employment in less than two (2) years from the completion of the Auraria Police Department FTO program. Positions require a personal and employment background investigation which may include polygraph interview, fingerprint check, and drug screen. Applicants must submit a complete background investigation including Colorado Crime Information (CCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) security clearance; this investigation will include a polygraph interview, fingerprint check, and drug screen. Offer is contingent on a successful physical and psychological examination by a licensed doctor or healthcare facility. Applicants must not have received a failing result on a psychological evaluation within the preceding 12 months. Applicants must not have experienced involuntary termination from any position within the last preceding 12 months. Must be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 Auraria Campus 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Union Representation & Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act After careful review of this position and the duties it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a “Covered” position, it does fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. Learn more about this designation at 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 View email address on click.appcast.io, postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered at 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or faxed to View phone number on click.appcast.io within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, refer to spb.colorado.gov. #J-18808-Ljbffr Auraria Higher Education Center