Institutional Police Officer

Title:
Institutional Police Officer

Department:
Public Safety and Security

Reports To:
Chief of Police

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
Under supervision, provides police services designed to provide
assistance and protection to members of the University community and its
guests. To enforce the rules, laws and regulations of the University and of
the State of New Jersey.

Essential Functions:
- Patrols and maintains security of all campus properties, as well as
contiguous streets.
- Responsible for making reports, both oral and written, of any
irregularities, dangerous conditions, accidents and any 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 accurately describing action taken.
- Acts in accordance with provisions of the New Jersey Criminal Code
and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Proactively prevents crime by engaging in foot, vehicle and bicycle
patrols of the entire campus and surrounding areas.
- Must be able to remain calm and decisive in emergencies, performing
all duties tactfully and judiciously with a high degree of professionalism.
- Contributes to the professional image of the Department and the University
by conforming to standards of dress, conduct and behavior.
- Maintains crowd control during university events.
- Takes needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions and
reports significant actions, occurrences and conditions and other matters
within the field of police operations.
- Provides police protection when large sums of money are in transit.
- Gives first aid in the case of accidents or emergencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Must 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)
- 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.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
FOP

Range/Band:
18

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Full-Time