(Auraria) Patrol Lieutenant

Welcome to the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. AHEC is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: Auraria Higher Education Center
Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub (medical, dental, disability, life), and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Benefits Package.
So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting.This position has the responsibility to plan, organize, and direct a field operations police unit which includes the Auraria Campus Police Department Patrol Division, and has overall responsibility for general campus security. This position will manage and supervise the unit and keep the Deputy Chief and Chief of Police informed of any critical issues that arise. This position formulates policy, procedures, and rules relating to the administrative function of the Patrol Division. This position represents the Deputy Chief of Police, at the direction of the Deputy Chief of Police, and/or assumes the duties in the Deputy Chief of Police's absence, as assigned. Also, this position serves as a representative of the Auraria Higher Education Center and the Auraria Police Department with internal and external agencies and contacts. This position is part of the primary leadership team of the police department, providing recommendations to agency executive leadership on department customer service enhancement, technical improvements, and expert guidance on overall department operations.
The Lieutenant Patrol is responsible for the following:

• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and train patrol Sergeants and subordinate staff by coordinating and directing work activities, reviewing reports, participating in meetings, and developing plans and completing evaluations.
• Ensures adequate and effective supervision of patrol staff, including Police Officer Interns, Police Officer I (Officers), Police Officer II (Corporals), and Police Officer Ill (Sergeants).
• Ensures department policy and procedures are being followed and that shifts are staffed in accordance with department policy and campus needs.
• Serves as the Operations Commander of all Patrol-related special events requiring staffing by Police Officers, NCOs, and Civilian Staff.
• Reviews all patrol-generated offense and incident reports, ensuring they are timely, well­ written, and accurate. Forwards reports, as appropriate, to departmental members, outside agencies, and institutional contacts. Identifies trends and other issues which may require follow-up.
• Manages department employment programs by recruiting, interviewing, screening, selecting, training, scheduling, promoting, and disciplining employees.
• Oversee corrective actions, recommending disciplinary action, retraining and/or separation from service to the Deputy Chief and the Chief of Police.
• Acts as an incident commander for critical incidents occurring on or adjacent to the campus. providing guidance to field supervisors and working in conjunction with command staff, agency executive leadership, and the emergency communications teams.
• In conjunction with the Administrative Lieutenant and the Training & Equipment Lieutenant, oversees basic in-service, and maintaining training of Police Officers and NCO's by initiating the training, reviewing reports, leading meetings, and evaluating performance.
• Acts as liaison for campus police field operations with other campus service providers and outside agencies such as Denver Police/Fire Departments, various other local, state, federal and civilian agencies.
• In conjunction with the Administrative Lieutenant, proactively identifies crime trends and areas of concern, deploying adequate resources to respond to and mitigate the issue.
• Review, draft, and recommend department policies, procedures, and training based on community needs, case law, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Police Sergeant or above.
• Bachelor's degree in any major from an accredited university OR must obtain a bachelor's degree within the timeframe predetermined by the appointing authority.

Personal Characteristics:
Other qualities sought:

• Problem solving skills and a complete understanding of the campus-wide effects of issues.
• Interpersonal skills with all staff, students, faculty, and visitors.
• Communication skills in both listening and advising.
• An interest in all staff and people we serve.
• An ability to take direction and correction.
• An ability to change as demands of the profession and campus change.
• Loyalty and integrity.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to impose discipline fairly and consistently.

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information:
After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/
Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications:
E-mail Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.
Applicant Checklist:
We request that you include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter detailing how your experience & education meet minimum and preferred qualifications
• Resume detailing a summary of work history

Applications submitted will be reviewed and given consideration.
Minimum Qualifications
Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.
*Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.) *
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any 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 have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.eduEmployment Type: Full Time