Campus Police Officer

Stevens Institute of Technology•Hoboken, NJ

About The Position

The Stevens Campus Police Officer reports to the Chief of Police of the Stevens Institute of Technology and is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of university property, faculty, staff, students, guests, and visitors during assigned tours of duty. Officers are individually accountable for their assigned posts and duties, which include preventing and suppressing crime; protecting life and property; apprehending and protecting offenders; maintaining peace and order; enforcing applicable laws and university rules and policies; and helping improve 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 job classification during emergencies, work additional details outside their normal schedules, or be recalled during emergencies and as needed. Upon appointment, the successful candidate will possess the powers and authority of a campus police officer as outlined in the cited New Jersey statutes.

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 varied conditions.
Be computer literate and able to operate software programs associated with campus police duties.
Have 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.
Meet physical fitness standards required for police academy admission if not currently licensed or certified.
Meet and maintain all requirements 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 by day or night, including in emergencies, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions.
Successfully pass an interview process, rigorous background investigation, psychological examination, and law enforcement drug screening test, and receive a commission from the Stevens Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.
Successfully qualify with both a handgun and long gun as prescribed by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
Frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, talk, listen, write, and read; occasionally run and restrain individuals; and be exposed to physical conflict.
Be physically fit and able to defend oneself from attack or physical assault.
Have 20/20 or 20/30 vision, naturally or with corrective lenses.
Be able to wear the required uniform, including a protective vest.

Nice To Haves

Strong law enforcement background, community-policing orientation, excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and a desire to assist the community.
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.
Higher education in a related field.

Responsibilities

Patrol university buildings, grounds, and adjacent public areas, with special attention to high-crime areas; conduct criminal investigations and prepare reports.
Make arrests, process individuals, and testify in court or in university investigations and proceedings.
Notify superiors of major crimes and notable incidents; provide directions and general information to guests and visitors; and respond to emergency calls, including fires and personal injuries.
Assist in training new officers, inspect and maintain assigned equipment, and perform tasks necessary to protect the safety and property of the university community.
Participate in public-safety-related events and conduct training seminars for students, faculty, and staff.
Attend departmental in-service training and seminars as required by the Chief of Police.
Work additional details outside the normal schedule as needed and be available for recall during emergencies and at other times as needed.
Support law enforcement efforts in Hoboken and surrounding cities and county under mutual aid agreements.
Prevent and suppress crime; protect life and property; apprehend and protect offenders; maintain peace and order; and enforce applicable laws and university rules, policies, and procedures.
Assist in developing and improving mechanisms for stronger relationships between the police department and the university community.