Security Officer

Job Summary:

External candidates are eligible for a one-time non-base-building recruitment incentive of up to $2500 or 10% of the starting annual salary. Eligibility for 1st payment of the recruitment incentive will be upon hire date.  The second payment of recruitment incentive will be paid after completion of the in-house training program.

This position exists to provide service to the campus community and to protect the property and facilities of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. You have the time to cultivate relationships with colleagues in our tight-knit department.  We also value our rapport with the community.  A recent survey shows that the majority of campus constituents support our Police Department , and three-quarters feel safe or very safe here.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Patrolling campus parking lots and the interior and exterior of university facilities and buildings

·      Providing faculty, staff, and students personal escorts to their vehicles after dark; responding to campus emergencies

·      Acting as an on-scene liaison with the Aurora Fire Department

·      Unlocking doors for staff

·      Checking for fire and safety hazards

·      Making initial contact with possible unauthorized persons pending the arrival of a police officer

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Police Department is an agency with full police authority providing public safety services to our campus community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, each day of the year.  The police department comprises 70 employees and four divisions dedicated to providing quality service to campus. Our mission is to support the University's educational, research, and patient care missions by providing a prepared, safe, and secure campus environment.  We do this through community partnerships, teamwork, technology, and police authority to prepare and sustain an environment where people feel safe and secure.  For more information about the University Police Department, please visit our website at https://www.cuanschutz.edu/police

If you like community policing, building relationships with those you serve, and having a healthy work-life balance, then we have just the job for you.  Join us as a security officer at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region.  You'll 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.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.  To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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:

·      There are no education or experience requirements for entry into positions in this job class.

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:

·      One (1) year of experience in security.

·      Experience working in a customer service-focused position.

·      High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·      Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely with others.

·      Must be able to speak and comprehend English fluently.

·      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.

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to:  [email protected]

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 30th , 2024 

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. 

o   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. 

o   Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral responses

o   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 salary range for this position has been established as:

ANNUAL HIRING RANGE:  $37,838 - $39,902

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

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

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

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .