Time left to apply end date: september 15, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition id jr2004
pay rate:
31.53 usd
pay rate:
31.53 usd
position summary:
starting salary for this colorado p.o.s.t. certified position is $31.53 per hour ($65582.40 per year)
applications for this position will only be accepted through the fort lewis college online portal through 11:59 p.m. 9/15/2025.
we do not accept applications from any other online job application website or app.
* this essential services position is covered under the colorado partnership for quality jobs & services act. This position is required to work during inclement weather, campus events and emergencies, it is eligible for overtime that is preapproved by the supervisor and eligible for call back pay.
the campus police department exists to provide a safe environment conducive to and supportive of education at fort lewis college. This purpose requires many roles from unit personnel. The preservation of a peaceful community, providing physically safe grounds and buildings, enforcing federal, state, local and campus statutes and policies, protecting persons and property, controlling crime, educating the community on crime prevention, providing emergency services, assisting other college departments in their mission, providing security for special events and specifically providing a full range of professional police services.
job description:
minimum qualifications:
current, valid colorado peace officer standards and training (p.o.s.t.) certification.
one year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
required competencies
* active listening skills
* data entry skills
* intermediate microsoft office suite skills
* critical thinking skills
* flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands
* reading, writing, oral expression and comprehension skills
* clear, concise and accurate reporting skills
conditions of employment
* current valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment. Periodic inquiries of driving record will be conducted by the college insurance agent.
* current colorado p.o.s.t. certification must be maintained throughout employment
* this position is an essential services position and must be able to work all shifts and in the case of emergencies and inclement weather. Position will frequently be required to cover shifts for other officers in the event an officer is unable to work their shift.
* this position requires the individual to exert or lift in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. It also requires seizing, holding, controlling, and/or otherwise subduing violent, assaultive, or physically threatening persons to defend oneself or prevent injury. Body strength and agility of all four limbs is necessary.
job duties
patrol 40 %
conducts motor, bicycle, and foot patrol in order to deter and discover criminal activity, documenting all incidents including criminal activity, safety and health hazards, unusual or suspicious activities, security problems and deficiencies, take immediate action
when required on all of the above.
criminal investigation 20%
processes crime scenes, collects and preserves evidence, photographs and diagrams crime scenes, interviews victims, witnesses and suspects. Executes search and arrest warrants. Assists other law enforcement agencies. Proactively enforces drug and alcohol laws and policies, enforces all federal state and local laws and ordinances. Also enforces the rules and regulations of fort lewis college.
community relations/policing 10%
assists students, faculty, staff and visitors with directions to various buildings, special functions, etc. Advises students in crime prevention and personal safety. Assists with motor vehicle problems such as unlocking doors, jumpstarting vehicles, assisting with flat tires, calling towing companies, locksmiths, etc. Advises students on problems not directly
involving law enforcement.
documentation & report writing 20%
file appropriate police reports, affidavits, search & arrest warrants as appropriate. Ensure compliance with state law (sb217) regarding body camera recording and preservation. Complete daily activity log to document shift events and ensure communication with other departments on campus. Complete all contact information as required by sb 217. Communicate via email, phone, text, etc. to supervisors and other members of the department to ensure tasks are being completed appropriately.
traffic 5%
directs traffic before and after special events. Enforce traffic and parking regulations and issues parking tickets for violations. Investigates traffic accidents including administering first aid when necessary. Photographs and diagrams accident scenes. Issues summons as required. Prepares reports and testifies in court.
training & certification 5%
attends training sessions to keep state certifications current. Monitors own training file to ensure compliance and training requirements per crs 24-31-315
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.
notice to prospective employees:
the fort lewis college is required by thecleryact of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our campus security report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the higher education amendments of 1998, federal student right-to-know, the federal drug-free schools and campuses act of 1989. This report contains information about:
* fort lewis college's alcohol and other drug policy
* sexual assault policy
* campus security policies
* campus/community resources
* the colorado riot offense statute restriction on enrollment
* where to find registered sex offender information
* crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
* reporting crimes
the campus security report can be accessed in two ways:
by going to the internet website at: fort lewis college student affairs office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.
equal opportunity
fort lewis college does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The college shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The college is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, see
other discrimination questions
office of the equal opportunity coordinator
david pirrone
165 education business hall
1000 rim drive
durango, colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu
questions about title ix sex discrimination
office of the title ix coordinator
madeleine gillman, assistant director of compliance and title ix coordinator
230 skyhawk station
1000 rim drive
durango, colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu
information about fort lewis college’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the annual security and fire safety report. Hard copies are available upon request.
* title ix of the education amendments of 1972 and part 106 of the code of federal regulations (cfr) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of title ix and cfr 106 to fort lewis college may be directed to flc's title ix coordinator and/or to the assistant secretary for civil rights of the department of education.
adaa accommodations
any person with a disability as defined by the ada amendments act of 2008 (adaaa) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact kristin polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
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