Lateral Police Officer

Requisition Number: 70684

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 31-Mar-2026

Date Posted:
17-Mar-2026

Job Summary

The Division of Public Safety at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Lateral
Police Officer! This position exists to maintain order, prevent, solve, and document criminal activity. Officers’ duties can include the
following: conduct various methods of patrol, arrest violators, file criminal cases with prosecuting attorneys’ offices, respond to
emergencies, and provide a wide range of citizen assistance. Police Officers work special events including athletic events, distinguished
speakers and lecturers, and concerts. Police Officers will routinely solve issues that require heightened decision-making abilities, and use
analysis and individual discretion to make choices affecting others and the campus at large.We are seeking a POST Academy Graduate for the
position of Lateral Police Officer. Lateral Police Officers (POST-certified) have experience at another law enforcement agency within the
last twelve months. They can begin the duties of the position of Police Officer after completing training requirements of CUPD including
on-the-job training.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we
encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We
Are

The Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate and coordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus’
commitment to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and safety in the conduct of its operations. We do this through services to
enhance community safety, protect life and property, and foster safe, secure, and ethical practices.The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder
is one of America’s leading research universities and the flagship of the CU System. As a comprehensive public doctoral Research University,
CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 University. The university has nine schools
and colleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 35,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.At CU Boulder, we
believe in supporting each other and valuing everyone who is part of our community. Our values are expected of all Buffs and lead our
actions in the classroom, on campus and in our community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverse and inclusive campus
community. We value different backgrounds, identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a wide range of ideas and viewpoints
can help students learn and grow.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Police Operations –
Patrol

• Promote public safety by preventing, detecting, and identifying criminal and suspicious activity, issuing summonses,
  making probable cause arrests and/or incarcerating offenders, completing arrest and search warrants for violations of federal, state, and
  municipal laws and traffic offenses.

Special Event and Contract Assignments

• Provide for orderly public events by
  maintaining crowd and traffic control and specialized enforcement at political rallies, demonstrations, concerts, and sporting events, as
  well as providing money guards and collaborating with other agencies for security for dignitaries.

Emergency and Citizen
Responses

• Assist the public with non-criminal emergencies such as medical emergencies, fires, hazardous materials accidents,
  natural disasters, stranded motorist, and missing persons, as well as provide directions and information to the public.

Filing
of Cases

• Submit criminal cases directly to federal, state, or municipal prosecuting attorneys, or university officials for
  filing of criminal charges or referrals for violation of university rules/regulation by writing detailed reports, affidavits for search
  warrants and other paper work as required, as well as preparing and delivering courtroom testimony.

Evidence Recognition,
Preservation, Collection, and Submission

• Collect and preserve evidence by photographing, videotaping, and sketching crime
  scenes, collecting fluid specimens, hair and fiber samples, fingerprints, and other items of evidentiary value, while maintaining chain of
  custody requirements.

Interviewing and Interrogating

• Obtain accurate accounts of incidents by conducting interviews
  of victims, witnesses, complainants, and obtaining statements from suspects by conducting lawful and appropriate
  interrogations.

Proficiencies and Liability Reductions

• Limit person agency and institutional legal liability, by
  maintaining certified peace officer status through the State of Colorado and the city of Boulder, by maintaining strict proficiency in
  knowledge of laws, use of computer-based resources, crime scene processing methods, arrest control techniques, non-lethal weapons methods,
  and firearms skills through regular training sessions.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of
  Police, Commander, or Sergeant. The Police Officer might also need to act independently and assume a duty not assigned by the position.
  These additional duties could include being the Department representative at campus meetings and groups, City of Boulder meetings, State
  Boards or a citizen ride along.

What You Should Know

• This department operates 24 hours per day, 365
  days per year. Must be available to work various shifts when needed, including overnights, swing shifts, weekends, holidays, events
  etc.
• This position operates University vehicles and requires an active Drivers’ License. This position is subject to a background
  investigation, including criminal, financial, and motor vehicle records background check; job suitability exam; polygraph; an Excluded
  Parties List System check; a review of a personal history statement; reference and employment checks; and a drug screen. Pre-placement
  physical and psychological evaluations are also required.
• This position is considered Essential Services and a Campus Security
  Authority.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range is $79,246 – $109,716.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we
are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and
retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of
Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore
additional perks and programs through the CU
Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be brilliant. Be excited. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience & education.
• Possession of current Colorado P.O.S.T.
  certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire if certification is from another state.
• At least one year of patrol law
  enforcement experience.
• Experience from other settings will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on job duties, training,
  and experience.

What You Will Need

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage
  relationships in a way that promotes the best interest of all parties.
• Ability to de-escalate tense situations.
• Adapts well
  to changing priorities/situations.
• Possesses mental vigor and has the ability to sustain analytical thinking under
  pressure.
• Ability to evaluate courses of action, determine priorities, determine a course of action, and justify/defend their
  decisions.
• Acts with respect towards authority, while at the same time maintains integrity and strong ethical
  behavior.
• Possesses ability to evaluate courses of action, determine priorities, determine a course of action, and justify/defend
  their decisions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to take action, while maintaining a respect for human life.
• Demonstrates
  cultural competency.
• Demonstrates a willingness to grow.
• Willingness to meaningfully engage with the
  community.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current
   resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications,
   and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.Please apply by March 31, 2026,
for consideration.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing
this information.

Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is
required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and
report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.

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