Fort Lewis College Campus Police Department - Police Officer

Job Overview

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. The purpose requires many roles from unit personnel: 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.

• Patrol (40%) – Conduct motor, bicycle, and foot patrol to deter and discover criminal activity. Document all incidents, including criminal activity, safety and health hazards, unusual or suspicious activities, security problems and deficiencies. Take immediate action when required.
• Criminal Investigation (20%) – Process crime scenes, collect and preserve evidence, photograph and diagram crime scenes, interview victims, witnesses and suspects. Execute search and arrest warrants; assist other law enforcement agencies; proactively enforce drug and alcohol laws and policies; enforce all federal, state and local laws and ordinances and the rules and regulations of Fort Lewis College.
• Community Relations / Policing (10%) – Assist students, faculty, staff and visitors with directions; advise on crime prevention and personal safety; assist with motor‑vehicle problems (unlock doors, jump‑start, flat‑tire aid, towing, locksmith); advise students on non‑law‑enforcement matters.
• Documentation & Report Writing (20%) – File appropriate police reports, affidavits, search & arrest warrants; ensure compliance with state law (SB217) regarding body‑camera recording; complete daily activity log; ensure communication with other departments; keep required contact information; communicate via email, phone, text, etc.
• Traffic (5%) – Direct traffic before and after special events; enforce traffic and parking regulations; issue parking tickets; investigate traffic accidents, administer first aid if necessary; photograph and diagram accident scenes; issue summons; prepare reports and testify in court.
• Training & Certification (5%) – Attend training sessions to keep state certifications current; monitor own training file to ensure compliance with CRS 24‑31‑315.

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We do not accept applications through any other online website or app.

• Current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.
• One (1) year of law‑enforcement experience.
• Certification must be current by the time of hiring. Applicants who are not currently…