Security Officer-Campus Police

The College of New Jersey • Ewing Township, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Office of Campus Police Services' mission is to provide a safe and secure campus for our community. The Department consists of an Operations and Administrative Office: The Operation Section includes sworn police officers, security officers, and public safety telecommunicators. Services provided by the Operations Section include calls for police services, taking reports of crimes and complaints, student and staff escorts, in addition to many other services. The Administrative Section provides administrative support to the department, which includes record keeping services, providing discovery for attorneys, and processes report requests for involved parties. Patrols an assigned area of offices, buildings, and grounds including parking areas, and makes the required reports. Prevents unauthorized persons from entering the grounds and buildings, checks automobiles and trucks entering and leaving the college. Takes action as required to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, disorder, and/or damage to state property and equipment. Opens and closes gates, doors, windows, and raises and lowers flags. Gives assistance when accidents or illness occurs in emergencies: summons the police and/or the fire department as needed. Assists the police with the maintenance of order on the campus. Directs traffic in and around the campus; regulates and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic at designated public intersections to assure safety, reasonably rapid movement, and a minimum of interference. Takes needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions, and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions. Notes and reports conditions, which constitute dangers and hazards. Conduct escorts on campus for students, faculty and staff members as requested.

Requirements

• Graduation from a high school or vocational high school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
• New Jersey driver's license in good standing.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
• May require sitting/standing for extended periods of time.
• May require lifting moderately heavy objects.
• May be required to assist with building evacuations during times of danger or drills.
• May be required to work off hours, evening, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Responsibilities

• Protection of buildings, contents and occupants from hazards.
• Provides escorts for students, faculty and staff members as requested on campus.
• Directs traffic in and around the campus; regulates and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic at designated public intersections to assure safety, reasonably rapid movement, and a minimum of interference.
• Gives assistance when accidents or illness occurs in emergencies: summons the police and /or the fire department as needed.
• Assists the police with the maintenance of order on the campus.
• Takes needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions, and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees