Institutional Police Officer

About the role

The Institutional Police Officer provides police services designed to assist and protect the University community and its guests. Responsibilities include enforcing University and state laws, responding to and investigating calls for service, and maintaining security.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and maintains security of all campus properties, as well as contiguous streets.
• Makes oral and written reports of irregularities, dangerous conditions, accidents, and other circumstances requiring police assistance.
• Responds to and investigates calls for service and citizen complaints; initiates corrective action when appropriate, and completes thorough written reports.
• Engages in foot, vehicle, and bicycle patrols of the entire campus and surrounding areas.
• Prevents crime by proactively patrolling the campus and surrounding areas.
• Provides police protection when large sums of money are in transit.
• Gives first aid in the case of accidents or emergencies.
• Takes needed action regarding suspicious persons and conditions and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be an entry-level candidate that can pass a NJ PTC approved academy or be NJ Police Training Commission Certified SLEOII, Alternate Route Graduate, or Current New Jersey Police Officer with 2+ years' experience.
• Age: 18-35 (for enrollment in PFRS) over 35 for PERS.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass medical and psychological examinations as required.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Must pass a complete criminal history and background check.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent (min. 60 college credits preferred).

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to take direction and work harmoniously with associates, superior officers, campus visitors, students, faculty, and others.
• Must be able to qualify with the department issued firearm pursuant to the schedule and course of fire as determined by the Attorney General of New Jersey.