University Police Officer
- Employer
- Princeton University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 17, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Safety & Security
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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University Police Officer
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2022-15646
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Public Safety, Security, and Emergency Services
Princeton University
Overview
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is comprised of 111 staff members. The department consists of professional University police, security officers, dispatchers and administrators dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community. DPS was originally recognized and awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015 and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status in July 2018 and July 25, 2022. CALEA serves as the “International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies” and oversees a rigorous accreditation process. In addition, DPS was awarded accreditation status on March 14, 2019 and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status on March 10, 2022 by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (NJLEAC). These awards are a mark of professional excellence and signifies that we have earned these distinguished honors through continued compliance with CALEA/NJLEAC Standards. Throughout these processes, we established and implemented policies and practices that meet or exceed the National and State standards, to serve both the Department and the community well in the future. DPS sworn University Police Officers have the authority of commissioned police officers with full power of arrest deriving their law enforcement authority from New Jersey statutes (Title 18A, Sections 6-4.2 and 6-4.5) and the Trustees of Princeton University. Title 18A, Section 6-4.5 provides that sworn University Police Officers “shall possess all the powers of policemen and constables in criminal cases and offenses against the law anywhere in the State of New Jersey [including the powers of arrest], pursuant to any limitations as may be imposed by the governing body of the institution which appointed and commissioned the person.” University Police Officers are required to complete the same police academies and annual training as their municipal counterparts. This training has been approved and authorized by the State of New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Police Training Commission. Our University police officers who are unarmed on a daily basis have access to a rifle in two limited situations, an active shooter incident or when there is someone brandishing a firearm on campus. All police officers have qualified with a firearm while at the police academy and are required to attend mandatory in-service firearms training throughout the year to enable them to perform more efficiently and more safely. DPS has 39 sworn officers including the AVP, director of operations, the patrol captain, 3 lieutenants, 8 sergeants, 6 corporals, 2 detectives, and 18 University police officers. To read the Princeton University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report click here.
Responsibilities
As part of an assigned team, University Police Officers provide campus safety, security, and law enforcement services to the University community. The individual provides a wide range of services, including both traditional and non-traditional police services. Officers are required to participate in crime prevention and community-oriented public safety programming. The successful candidate must project a positive image. Individuals enforce University regulations, local ordinances, and state laws. The individual is a first responder to incidents, accidents, and other emergency situations and is responsible for conducting initial and follow-up investigations into significant and criminal incidents. The individual will work under the direction of a sergeant. The Department of Public Safety is a 24/7, 365 day operation. The successful candidate must be able to work ALL shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime shifts, as required. Overtime is mandatory. This is an entry level, sworn University Police Officer position.
Qualifications
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High School diploma or
equivalent
Must have current New
Jersey Police Officer Certification; approval of New Jersey
Training Commission (NJPTC) for police commission or be a Special
Officer Class II (SLEO II).
Officer must demonstrate
proficiency with assigned firearms and qualify per Attorney General
(AG) guidelines and annually thereafter per policy.
Officer must maintain
ability to operate assigned firearms under all applicable law and
University Policy.
Current valid vehicle
operator's license
Candidate must
successfully complete various fitness for duty assessments,
including:
-
online testing with
Wonderlic
a comprehensive
background investigation
a psychological
evaluation
a post offer,
pre-employment (POPES) medical examination
previous Department
and/or firearms instructor must certify officer has qualified with
firearm in the last year
-
Experience: At least two
years of work and/or life experience directly relating to a minimum
of two of the following areas:
-
Community
service/involvement
Interviewing, public
speaking, and conflict resolution skills
Problem solving, using
creative method to resolve issues
Multi-cultural work and
life experiences
-
Associate or Bachelor's
degree
PI191985860
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