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Security Officer I & II

Security Officer I & II – 39020 Classified Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus


Department: Police
Department

Job Title: Security Officer I & II (Technician I & II)


Position: #00755608 –
Requisition: #39020

Job Summary:

The position exists to provide campus security to ensure all
individuals’ safety, security, and well-being within the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Campus security aims to ensure all
individuals’ safety, security, and well-being within the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The individuals include students,
faculty, staff, visitors, and the campus property.



This role requires specialized training and continuous education. All items listed
below will be part of an in-depth training process that will build as the employee gets more experience. Each item will have training and
standard operating procedures to ensure that the employee is equipped to meet the duties and requirements of the role.

This position
operates the following equipment but is not limited to:


  • Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
  • Computer Software and Computerized
    network video recordings and live cameras.
  • General office equipment includes facsimile, copy, and telephones.
  • AED and
    First Aid Kits.
  • Motorized vehicle.
  • Bicycle.
  • De-escalation tools such as OC spray and handcuffs

Key
Responsibilities:

  • Patrolling the exterior and interior jurisdiction of the campus by way of a vehicle, bicycle, and on
    foot.
  • Physical Security: Inspect and secure physical barriers, gates, fences, and locks. Ensure that security measures are in place
    and functioning correctly.
  • Providing assistance and escorts to faculty, staff, and students after dark.
  • Emergency Response:
    Act swiftly and appropriately in emergencies such as fires, medical incidents, or security breaches. Know how to operate fire alarm systems
    and fire extinguishers. Coordinate with local authorities and emergency services as needed.
  • Conflict resolution.
  • Enforcing
    parking violations and writing citations.
  • Assisting with traffic control.
  • Prepare detailed incident reports for
    non-criminal incidents, property crimes, and non-injury accidents.
  • Utilizing security systems for safety and crime awareness and
    deterrent.
  • Manage crowds and ensure order during events or gatherings. Use crowd control techniques and equipment to maintain
    safety.
  • Conduct risk assessments such as fire hazards, physical environment, and crime opportunities.
  • Administer basic
    first aid when needed. Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about relevant
    laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Ensure compliance with security-related legal requirements.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.


Why Join Us:

If you like ensuring individuals’ safety and security, building relationships with those you serve
and having a healthy work-life balance, then we have just the job for you. Come join us as a Security Officer at the CU Anschutz Medical
Campus (www.cuanschutz.edu.), the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region. You will have an important job –
protecting those who protect others through ground-breaking, life-saving research that’s at the forefront of transformative education,
science, medicine, and healthcare.

Why work for the University?


We have AMAZING benefits and offer
exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package
including:

  • Medical: Multiple plan options
  • Dental: Multiple plan options
  • Additional Insurance: Disability, Life,
    Vision
  • Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
  • Paid Time Off: Accruals over the
    year
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  • Holiday Days:
    10/year
  • Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
  • ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light
    rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.


Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and
years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:


Security Officer I (Technician I):

  • One (1) year of experience in a security
    officer position or similar position.

    Security Officer II (Technician II):


  • Two (2) years of experience in a security
    officer position or similar position.

    Substitution: Appropriate education may substitute for the required
    experience on a year-for-year

    Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time
    of application.


    Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

    Preferred
    Qualifications:


    Security Officer I (Technician I):

  • One (1) year of experience as a security officer in
    higher education.
  • CU Systems experience.

    Security Officer II (Technician II):


  • Two (2) years of experience as
    a security officer in higher education.
  • CU Systems experience.

    Knowledge, Skills, and
    Abilities:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely with
    others.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic first aid, CPR, and hazardous materials and
    chemical weapons knowledge.
  • Basic computer and MS Office proficiency.
  • Ability to monitor surroundings and recognize
    irregularities.
  • Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly and appropriately under
    pressure.
  • Ability to understand and enforce laws, policies, protocols, and procedures, Professionalism, leadership skills, and
    organizational integrity.

    Conditions of Employment:


    • Must possess and maintain a current State of
      Colorado Driver’s License at time of hire and must not have acquired more than twelve (12) points in the last five (5) years.
    • A
      Person in this position must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking/standing for extended periods of time, walking up
      and down stairs of multiple story buildings, and assisting in subduing physically combative persons.
    • Must be able to speak and
      comprehend English fluently.
    • The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus requires security coverage 24/7. There are several
      requirements that are applicable to this position:

    o For overtime eligible positions (FLSA non-exempt): This position has been
    designated as essential personnel. The incumbent is required to respond after hours during emergencies and report to work for regularly
    assigned shifts during emergency campus closure.

    o Employees in this position will be required to work either a straight or rotating
    shift and may be required to work weekends and holidays.


    o Regular shifts are subject to change depending on business needs and any
    changes to your regular shift will be communicated in advance by your supervisor.

    o Employees in this position will be required to
    “stay over late” or “come in early” to “cover” shifts as needed.


    o Must be willing and able to provide off-hour phone contact
    information to be accessible during non-work hours in case of emergencies or to cover unscheduled staffing shortages.

    o This position
    may be eligible for shift differential pay depending on the hours worked and in alignment with State of Colorado standards.


    • Must be
      willing and able to pass a Police Department Background Check which may include: Personnel History Questionnaire, Integrity Interview,
      Polygraph Examination, Finger Print Check, Drug Screen, Credit/Civil Check, Criminal History and Driving Infractions Check, Reference
      Checks, and Post-Conditional Offer Pre-Placement Physical and Psychological Examination.

    How to
    Apply:

    Questions should be directed to: Kenyari Jones, kenyari.jones@cuanschutz.edu.
    Application Materials Instructions:

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until March 3,
    2026.


    To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:

    • A cover letter and resume that specifically
      addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.

    Special Instructions to
    Applicants


    Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

    • Submit all required documents indicated
      in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.
    • Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and
      preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment
      process.
    • Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

    For those who meet minimum qualifications,
    the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:


    • Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the
      preferred qualifications listed in the posting.
      • Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on
        information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative
        analysis.

    • Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.
      • Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral responses
      • Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or
        in-person


    You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment
    tools other than those listed above.

    Anticipated Pay Range:

    The starting salary range
    for this position has been established as:


    Security Officer I (Technician I):

    $4,009 – $4,531 per month ($48,115 – $54,382 per
    year)


    Security Officer II (Technician II):

    $4,210 – $4,759 per month ($50,526 – $57,111 per year)


    This position is
    eligible for overtime compensation.

    The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the
    range of possible compensation at the time of posting.


    If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this
    position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the
    Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR.

    Your total compensation goes
    beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add
    to your bottom line.



    Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

    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.



    ADA Statement:

    The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with
    disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
    please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

    Background Check Statement:

    The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a
    safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
    investigations for all prospective employees.



    Vaccination Statement:

    CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination
    against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you
    work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz,
    you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
    volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll
    in the occupational health medical
    surveillance program
    .

    Special Instructions to Applicants: Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:
    Submit all required documents indicated in this posting. Include a current email address as communication is electronic-based. Failure to
    complete a timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applications MUST be completed in their entirety, including
    job title, duties, months and years employed, and hours per week worked as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis. Address
    qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your application, as these along with previous work experience will be used to
    assess competencies. Answers will be verified against your application and may be checked with references. False information could lead to
    your removal from the hiring process. Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions. Job Category
    : Professional
    Support Services Primary Location
    : Aurora Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 20672 – ADM AFEVC University
    Police Schedule
    : Full-time Posting Date
    : Feb 17, 2026 Unposting Date
    : Mar 4, 2026, 6:59:00 AM Posting
    Contact Name: Kenyari Jones Posting Contact Email: kenyari.jones@cuanschutz.edu
    Position Number: 00755608



    To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39020&lang=en

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