Police Officer II- Corporal
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Police Officer II- Corporal
Salary
$6,115.00 Monthly
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJJ-000390 08/25
Department
Pikes Peak State College
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
8/26/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
5676 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Human Resources Patricia Padeway Patricia.Padeway@PikesPeak.edu
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Hiring Pay Rate
The salary range listed represents a broad salary range for this position. It is anticipated that this position will begin at $6115.00 per month, depending upon internal equity, experience, education, and training.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
GJJ-000390 08/25; Campus Police
Pikes Peak State College is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. PPSC offers broad programs in transfer, occupational, and preparatory subjects emphasizing student and community needs. Colorado Springs is a great city to both work and live.
CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1% Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.
EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please include your current email address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from 'cccs.edu' and info@governmentjobs.com addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.
NOTE:This position is essential personnel, requiring being on duty to perform emergency services of the agency without delay and/or interruption and rotates shifts. Position will typically works Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with varying hours and days off, which may include evening or early morning hours, depending on the business needs of the college. This position will be required to work at other Pikes Peak State College Campuses. You must be willing to accept working at various locations and working varying hours as needed.
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and it's colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality. We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.
You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:
Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.
Description of Job
JOB DUTIES: This position is responsible for supervising subordinate Police Officers in the Campus Police Department.
The purpose of this position is to provide a safe working and learning environment by protecting life and property, detection of crime, prevention of criminal activity, investigations, community services, and enforcement of all laws, rules and regulations.
This position is accountable for the work product of assigned Police Officer I positions that include assigning tasks or work, monitoring progress and work flow, check employees work, scheduling work and establishing work standards. This position provides input to the supervisor on leave requests and covering shifts. Position documents Police Officer I activities to assist supervisors in the evaluation process and prepares oral and/or written reports for command staff. In the absence of the shift Sergeant, position provides supervision of officers and noncommissioned personnel on duty. Position completes assigned tasks given by Supervisors in a timely manner.
This position collects and secures evidence; lifts latent prints; photographs crime scenes; conducts neighborhood canvases; develops and follows up leads; interviews and interrogates suspects, witnesses and victims; files affidavits for search and arrest warrants; detects and arrests wanted criminals. Position writes complete and accurate reports for criminal prosecution. Appears in county and district courts to offer testimony relative to the investigation of crimes and the charging of individuals with criminal an non-criminal offenses. Position Investigates all complaints against department members. This position completes all of the background investigations for all sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Coordinates Crime Prevention, Community Policing and New Faculty, Staff and Student Orientations, by providing training classes. Establish and continue daily community relations with the public through verbal and written interchange. Schedules personnel for various crime prevention programs, works with personnel to check progress and evaluates effectiveness of the product. Provides lectures and demonstrations on crime prevention and safety.
Provides police service by patrolling the campus, responding to calls for service, investigating crimes, arresting violators, issuing traffic tickets and investigating traffic accidents. Promotes public safety by preventing, detecting and identifying criminal and suspicious activity, issuing summons, making probable cause arrests and incarcerating offenders. Provides police service by patrolling the campus, responding to calls for service. Assists the public with non-criminal emergencies such as medical emergencies, fires, hazardous materials accidents, natural disasters, stranded motorists and missing persons, as well as provide directions and information to the public. Cover shifts for officers that are out on leave or workers comp.
This position also is responsible as the acting Lead Evidence Custodian. Ensures that all evidence taken in is properly marked and all evidence is logged into permanent evidence storage. Researches cases to determine if disposition is reached and coordinate with DA's office to obtain release and properly purge the evidence. Ensures evidence is released to DA's office when requested for prosecution of cases.
Provides on the job training, direction and evaluation for the purpose of producing a well-trained police officer able to work solo assignments in a safe, skillful, productive and professional manner. Documents the trainee's progress through each phase and recommend training continuation. After training, recommends either remedial training or release as a solo officer. Manages the Department's arrest control, firearms, FTO, and research and development programs. Ensures department members are current and adequately trained in these programs as directed by P.O.S.T., NRA, and other certifying organizations.
Serves as a member of the Crisis Intervention Team, and other related committees, providing support for campus-wide emergencies. Provides staff support for the desired directions of shared governance organizations by developing, implementing, and maintaining updated plans, projects, and trainings
Completes procurement paperwork as needed. Ensures that all 'Departmental bills are paid in a timely· manner. Processes citations and file criminal reports with the District Attorney's office and courts. Completes reports and other paperwork as assigned by the Chief or Sergeants.
Instructs Law Enforcement Classes for the Department and other agencies to maintain proficiency in the certified instructional areas. Maintains Instructor certification through the issuing authority through instructing and/or professional development as required to maintain certification. Comply with all P.O.S.T. mandates to instruct classes.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
A4B3XXPOLICE OFFICER II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ealhVcFhLZVhrLWs/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-72Fy4u4vSnVALqFwk1iivA)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Possession of current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification and two years of law enforcement experience which includes patrolling, apprehending, arresting, and enforcing criminal and civil laws.
Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements on application; your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience. (Part time experience will be prorated).
Substitutions:
College or University coursework in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited institution may substitute for the Law enforcement experience on a year-for-year basis. You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application in order to be considered. Please redact age-related information on your transcript. No substitution for the POST certification.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 21 years of age; possess a valid Colorado Driver License and no Felony convictions; domestic violence convictions; acquired more than seven points in the last year and/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. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check which will include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire.
Note: Positions are subject to a background investigation in accordance with the administrative procedures of the State Personnel Director. Physical and psychological evaluations are required in accordance with section 24-31-303 (5)(b), C.R.S.
Conditions of Employment: The Background investigation is part of the exam process. You must pass the initial review to continue in the examination and interviewing process. After a conditional offer of employment is made, prospective employee will be required to submit to and satisfactorily pass a polygraph examination, physical and psychological examinations by a doctor or health care facility which is selected or approved by Pikes Peak State College Police Department in order to determine whether or not a prospective employee can perform the essential functions of the job.
Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide PIkes Peak State College Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.
This position requires the individual to exert or lift in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds 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.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.
Comparative Analysis Process: Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.
For information regarding Pikes Peak State College Security, including crime statistics for the Centennial, Downtown Studio, and Rampart Range campuses and surrounding area, please see the PPSC Department of Public Safety's website at:https://www.pikespeak.edu/administration-operations/campus-police/index.php.. For a hard copy report please contact Human Resource Services at 719.502.2600.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations:
As part of our commitment to provide access to individualized support, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with 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 require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Vice President of Human Resource Services, Kim Hennessy, at Kim.Hennessy@PikesPeak.edu or call (719) 502-2006.
Pregnant Worker's Fairness Act:
The Pregnant Worker's Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Vice President of Human Resource Services, Kim Hennessy, at Kim.Hennessy@PikesPeak.eduor call (719) 502-2006.
Address Confidentiality Program:
If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.
The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website athttp://www.ccaurora.edu/students/student-right-know. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
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Are you willing and able to submit to a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation which will include a motor vehicle report (MVR), pre-placement physical, psychological assessment, and drug screen as a condition of hire?
Yes
No
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This position requires POST Certification in Colorado at the time of applying. Upload a copy of your POST/PID certificate with your application and list the date received, name of Police Academy and expiration date. Not attaching a copy of your certificate will result in disqualification from this position.
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This position requires you to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. It also requires seizing, holding, controlling, and/or otherwise subduing violent, assaultive, or physically threatening person to defend oneself or prevent injury. Are you will and able to meet these essential functions?
Yes
No
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Explain your law enforcement experience which includes patrolling, apprehending, arresting and enforcing criminal and civil laws.
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Explain your experience utilizing Microsoft Office software applications, to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
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Explain your experience with evidence collection, control, and storage.
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