Job Details
State Title: Campus Police Officer
Bargaining Unit: P01 - P01-PBA Law Enforcement
Employment Type: Full-time, 40 Hours Per Week
Internal salary: $68,381.11 - $120,209.69 - Steps 1-11
External salary: $68,381.11 - $78,242.17 - Steps 1 -4
Position Overview: The Office of Campus Police Services provides for the overall safety and security of the institution, including the community and property of the institution. Campus Police ensures the enforcement of the laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the State of New Jersey, the Township of Ewing and the College of New Jersey.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a Campus Police Sergeant, Lieutenant or other supervisory officer and in cooperation with municipal, county, and state law enforcement officers, provides for the safety and assistance of persons and visitors on campus.
- Participates in vehicle and foot patrol, traffic control and conducts investigations on campus.
- Conducts foot and vehicle patrols to detect security problems, safety hazards and to provide surveillance of campus or assigned areas.
- Takes appropriate action to safeguard lives and property of the campus or portions thereof.
- Checks conditions of buildings and takes steps to protect them from criminal damage and theft.
- Executes official documents e.g. warrants, summonses, subpoenas, etc., as directed when necessary.
- Maintains a working knowledge of job related laws, statutes and codes.
- Community-Based Policing - Provides general assistance to persons, including information on locations, events, regulations, provisions of the law and other matters.
- Administrative – makes and maintains essential Campus Police records and files.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduation from a high school or vocational high school, or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
- Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in NJ.
- As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees are required to pass a thorough medical examination, psychological test, and drug test
- Receive PTC Police Training Commission Certification
- Ability to qualify with firearms, including a shotgun, license, and ability to drive in day/ night or inclement conditions
- Ability to walk up and down staircases.
- Ability to walk the campus grounds at night and during inclement weather.
- Ability to communicate in English on the radio and in written reports.
- May require lifting or moving heavy objects
