Campus Police Officer

Stevens Institute of Technology • Hoboken, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stevens Campus Police Officer reports to the Chief of Police of the Stevens Institute of Technology and is responsible for the safety and security of university properties, faculty, staff, students, guests, and visitors during the assigned tour of duty. Officers are accountable for their posts or assignments and perform campus policing and public-safety duties, including crime prevention and suppression, protecting life and property, apprehending offenders, maintaining peace and order, enforcing applicable laws and university rules, and helping strengthen relationships between the police department and the university community.

Stevens is a residential university community that operates continuously, 24 hours a day. Campus police officers are essential services employees and may be required to work during scheduled closures or suspensions of normal operations, perform duties outside their usual classification during emergencies, work additional details, or be recalled when needed. Officers also support law-enforcement efforts in Hoboken and surrounding cities and the county under mutual-aid agreements. Upon appointment, officers possess the powers and authority of a campus police officer under the cited New Jersey statutes.

The role requires completion of required police training and licensing, physical and mental fitness, and the ability to perform law-enforcement duties in varied and sometimes hazardous conditions. Compensation is an annual base salary of $52,500 to $60,500. The job posting directs applicants to the Stevens Benefits Guidebook for an overview of benefits but does not specify particular benefits.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a United States citizen and a legal resident of New Jersey.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently and intelligently.
• Be in sound physical and mental health sufficient to perform police officer duties.
• Be of good moral character and have no criminal convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Be capable of operating a law-enforcement vehicle in various conditions.
• Be computer literate and able to operate software programs associated with campus police duties.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete a bona fide New Jersey Basic Police Academy and be a fully certified police officer, graduate an Alternate Route Program as required by the New Jersey Police Training Commission, and/or possess current PTC certification. Candidates who are not currently licensed or certified must meet academy-admission physical fitness standards.
• Meet and maintain all requirements necessary for New Jersey police licensing and PTC licensing.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license with a good driving record and be capable of driving a law-enforcement vehicle during day and night, in emergencies and at speeds exceeding posted limits, in congested traffic and unsafe road conditions.
• Successfully pass an interview process, rigorous background investigation, psychological examination, and law-enforcement drug screening test, and receive commissioning by the Stevens Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.
• Successfully qualify with a handgun and long gun as prescribed by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
• Meet the role's physical demands, including the ability to run, restrain individuals, and defend oneself from attack or physical assault; have 20/20 or 20/30 vision naturally or with corrective lenses; and wear the required uniform, including a protective vest.
• Be able to work additional details outside the normal schedule as needed and be subject to recall during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education in a related field.
• A strong law-enforcement background, community-policing orientation, excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and a desire to assist the community.
• An associate or bachelor's degree or other higher education in a related field.
• Current New Jersey Police Officer Certification/License and approval of the New Jersey Training Commission for police commission.

Responsibilities

• Patrol university buildings, grounds, and adjacent public areas, paying special attention to high-crime areas; conduct criminal investigations and prepare reports.
• Make arrests, process individuals, and testify in court or university investigations and proceedings.
• Report major crimes and notable incidents to superiors; provide directions and general information to guests and visitors; respond to emergencies such as fires and personal injuries.
• Assist with training new officers, inspect and maintain assigned equipment, protect the safety and property of the university community, participate in public-safety events, and conduct training seminars for students, faculty, and staff.
• Attend required departmental in-service training and seminars, and be ready and able to work additional details as needed.
• Respond to emergency recalls affecting the university community and perform other duties as needed, including duties outside the normal job classification during emergencies.
• Support law-enforcement efforts in Hoboken and surrounding cities and county under mutual-aid agreements.
• Prevent and suppress crime, protect life and property, apprehend offenders, maintain peace and order, and enforce applicable laws and university policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and improving mechanisms for building relationships between the police department and the university community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED