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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER POLICE DEPARTMENT 1050 REGENT DR. BOULDER, COLORADO 80309 303-735-8735 https://www.colorado.edu/police/
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Updated: September 02, 2026
Job Classification: Police Officer Recruit
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This position is INVITE ONLY. Candidates must receive an invitation from the University of Colorado Police Department to apply and must have already completed the CU Boulder application.
A score of 70% is required to pass and move to the next step in the hiring process.
Benefit Information: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness
Department Contact: Jacie Anderson / Gabby RieckenHuman Resources Manager / Executive Assistant Jacie.Anderson@colorado.edu
Gabby.Riecken@colorado.edu
Department Overview:
The members of the University of Colorado Boulder Police Department (CUPD) are dedicated to providing the highest quality police services in order to improve community safety, protect life and property, and reduce crime and the fear of crime. To do this, we pledge to develop a partnership with the community, to lead a community commitment to resolve problems, and to improve the quality of life for all CU affiliates. The CUPD is a full-service police agency with 46 sworn and 36 non-sworn employees providing community-based public safety services to a diverse community of 36,000 affiliates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long. Every year the department responds to approximately 20,000 calls for service and ensures the safety and security for all of their PAC-12 Conference athletic events with attendance at football games exceeding 50,000 fans. Patrolling the campus by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, and vehicle, the CU Boulder Police work diligently with the University community and surrounding agencies to ensure a timely and coordinated law enforcement response. Join our team and be a part of making a difference on the CU Boulder campus and in the community! Learn more about our community partnerships: CUPD and CU's Pride Center and CU Students and CUPD as well as our Recruitment Plan.
Area Information: https://www.colorado.edu/
Population: 36,000 affiliates
Age:21Citizenship Required:No, but need to be legally authorized to work in the U.S.High School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:Yes, or ability to obtainAbility to Read/Speak English:YesVision:Basic Vision TestCollege:One year of college coursework (30 semester hours). Relevant experience will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Possession of current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification will substitute for the required education.Prior Experience:One year of college coursework (30 semester hours). Relevant experience will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Possession of current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification will substitute for the required education.Hiring Process:Positions are subject to a background investigation, including criminal, financial, motor vehicle records background check; polygraph; an Excluded Parties List System check; reference check; and a drug screen. Physical and psychological evaluations are required in accordance with section 2431303 (5) (b), C.R.S.Criminal and motor vehicle history:
