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POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT JOB POSTING

Published September 15, 2011

Deadline to apply is September 21, 2011. Applicants possessing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline or those who possess a current PTC certification and have police experience are desired. Applicants who are currently enrolled at a New Jersey Police Training Commission sanctioned police academy or that have at least two years active military service with an honorable discharge are preferred.

Job Title
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

Position Number
11-001136 (There are 6 openings for this position)

Posting Date
08/22/2011

Department
Police Department

Campus
New Brunswick

Salary
Grade Open

Retirement System
PERS

Funding
State funded

Work Week
Exempt

Job Description
Under supervision, renders police services designed to provide assistance and protection to persons, safeguard property, and provide required security services to the Rutgers University community. Ensures that the laws of the State of New Jersey, local ordinances, and the rules and regulations of Rutgers University are observed on campus and contiguous streets. Provides general assistance to all persons on the campus, including information regarding campus geography, special events, campus regulations, provisions of the law, and other related matters. Requires ability to deal courteously and effectively with a culturally diverse community, both individually and in groups. Initiates, receives, and investigates complaints; where possible takes appropriate action in cases under the officer’s jurisdiction; and reports said complaint and corrective action in keeping with the State Uniform Crime Report Program. Investigates criminal, motor vehicle, civil,
and other complaints committed by or against the university community and the general public, and observes established regulations and policy. When necessary, takes appropriate action to apprehend, warn, cite, and/or take into custody violators of the laws of the State of New Jersey.

Job Requirements
Applicants must minimally possess the following qualifications for consideration: High school/vocational school education (or equivalent); U.S. citizenship; valid New Jersey driver’s license (with two years of driving experience). Requires ability to perform all essential job functions; write clear, accurate, and comprehensive police reports; and have completed or be able to satisfactorily complete, within one year of appointment, the Police Training Course given by an accredited police academy in the State of New Jersey. Applicants possessing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline or those who possess a current PTC certification and have police experience are desired. Applicants who are currently enrolled at a New Jersey Police Training Commission sanctioned police academy or that have at least two years active military service with an honorable discharge are preferred. Applicants may be selected to appear before
a police review board or complete a pre-employment physical agility test. Selected candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment medical examination that includes drug screening, stress test, and consultation with a psychologist.

Background Check Required
The finalist for this position may be subject to a background investigation, the results of which will be considered in the hiring decision.

Special Conditions
Applicants will have to undergo and pass a thorough background check. Applications must be submitted by midnight on September 21, 2011. Fully certified PTC and alternate route candidates preferred. College degree preferred.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Information regarding public safety at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is available in the annual security report Safety Matters. For each of Rutgers’ regional campuses, the report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Rutgers University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. To have a copy of Safety Matters mailed to you, call the Rutgers University Police Department for the campus in which you are interested at one of the following numbers: Camden 856/225-6009; Newark 973/353-5581; New Brunswick 732/932-8407. This report may also be viewed online at the
following web sites: Camden Campus, Newark Campus, and New Brunswick Campus.