Fort Lewis College Police Officer I - Campus Police
Salary
$31.53 Hourly
Location
Durango, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GSA-2026-7-JR2302
Department
Fort Lewis College
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Dr, Durango, CO 81301
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Patricia Grogan, SHRM SCP, grogan_p@fortlewis.edu. 9870-247-7423
Type of Announcement
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Information
Description of Job
Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.
This work unit 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 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
Open from 07/6/2026 through 11:59 p.m. 7/31/2026.
All applications must be received prior to the closing.
This is an essential services position that is eligible for overtime when preapproved by the supervisor.
This is a covered position under the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs & Services Act.
Applications will only be accepted through the Fort Lewis College Workday portal https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC. We do not accept applications through any other online website or app and those websites do not feed into our application site.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
Residents and non-residents of Colorado may apply and be hired into this position as the work will be performed primarily at a location that is within 30 miles of the state border.
Class Code & Classification Description:
A4B2TX Police Officer I
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification
One year of experience in a law enforcement field related to the work assigned to the position
P.O.S.T. Certification
To be eligible for appointment as a peace officer, an applicant must first be certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. Please note that students in training to be law enforcement officers and those whose certification is no longer current are ineligible to serve as police officers in the state of Colorado.
By law, a person must pass a certification examination administered by the POST Board, a physical and psychological examination, and a background check before he or she may serve as a peace officer in Colorado. You must also attend an academy, which is either an agency academy or one run through a community college. Academies generally run from August-December or January-May/June. There is no ONLINE academy.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Supplemental Information
Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act 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:
The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport 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 www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.
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.
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.
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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