Police Officer

Job Description

The Stevens Campus Police Officer reports to the Chief of Police of the Stevens Institute of Technology.

The Campus Police Officer shall be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of university properties, faculty, staff, students, guests, and visitors during their assigned tour of duty. They shall be individually accountable for the post or assignment during their official tour of duty, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Preventing and suppressing crime
• Protecting life and property
• Apprehending and protecting offenders
• Maintaining peace and order
• Enforcing federal, state & local requirements and university rules, policies, and procedures
• Assisting with the development and improvement of mechanisms to create and enhance relationships with the police department and the university community

Stevens is a residential university community and an employer that operates continuously 24 hours a day. All Campus Police officers are considered to be “essential services employees”. Essential services employees perform jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic university operations on a 24/7 basis and during scheduled closures or unscheduled suspension of normal operations due to emergencies, events, or other situations.

They may be asked and/or required to perform jobs or duties that fall outside of their normal job classification during an emergency event.

The successful candidate, upon their appointment, shall possess all the powers and authority of a campus police officer as outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.2, N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.5, and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.7.

• Patrol university buildings and grounds as well as adjacent public areas, giving special attention to high crime areas, conducting criminal investigations, and preparing reports.
• Make arrests, process individuals, and testify in court or as part of university investigations and proceedings.
• Notify superiors of major crimes and other notable incidents, providing directions and general information to guests and visitors, and responding to emergency calls such as fires and personal injuries.
• Assist in the training of new officers, inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment, performing 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 all departmental in‑service training and training seminars as required by the Chief of Police; be ready, willing and able to work additional details outside of the normal schedule as needed. Officers may be subject to recall during emergencies affecting the university community and at other times, as needed.
• Support law enforcement efforts in Hoboken and the surrounding cities and county as per mutual aid agreements.

• 21 years of age or older.
• United States citizen.
• Legal resident of the State of New Jersey.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently and intelligently.
• In sound physical and mental health sufficient to perform police officer duties.
• Of good moral character, with no criminal convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Capable of operating a law enforcement vehicle in various conditions.
• Computer literate and able to operate software programs associated with campus police duties.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED required; higher education in a related field preferred.
• Attend and successfully complete a bona fide New Jersey Basic Police Academy and be a fully certified police officer or a graduate of an Alternate Route Program as required by the New Jersey Police Training Commission and /or possess a current PTC Certification. Candidate must meet the physical fitness standards required for police academy admission if not currently licensed or certified.
• Meet and maintain all requirements necessary for New Jersey police licensing ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Meet and maintain all requirements related to PTC Licensing.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license with a good driving record and be capable of operating a law enforcement vehicle during both day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
• Successfully pass an interview process, rigorous background investigation, psychological examination, and law enforcement drug screening test, and receive a commissioning by the Stevens Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.
• Successfully qualify with both a handgun and long gun as prescribed by the NJ Police Training Commission.

• Strong law enforcement background, community policing oriented, 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 preferred.
• Current New Jersey Police Officer…