Police Officer

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Salary Range $41.30 - $41.30

Job Requisition 135501WD

• Ability to assess situations and make logical decisions during routine and emergency scenarios.
• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license as a condition of employment.
• Ability to qualify and maintain certification in firearms proficiency as required by state guidelines.
• Ability to work with some degree of independence or as part of a team as required. Ability to take direction from superior officers and work within the framework of the department's rules, regulations, and mission.

• Bachelor's degree and three years or more of recent experience as a full-time, licensed police officer.
• Previous experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations and communities.
• Work experience in a mission-specific police department.
• Ability to fluently communicate in a second language.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and community engagement.

• Provides state-of-the-art, contemporary innovative policing services.
• Patrols assigned areas, as required, with various modes of transportation, including but not limited to patrol vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and on foot.
• Responds to and assesses various routine and emergency scenarios, including but not limited to criminal and civil complaints. Observes and evaluates physical hazards taking appropriate course of action.
• Responds to and assesses various scenarios that threaten the safety and security of persons and property.
• Prepares detailed police reports as required and in accordance with department directives and the law, to include but not limited to incident and motor vehicle accident reports, as well as arrest and search and seizure warrants.
• Observes, detects, and identifies criminal violators and makes arrests, as required.
• Investigates motor vehicle accidents, as required.
• May provide security escorts and other crime prevention duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to student, social, athletic, and other organized meetings and activities to ensure public safety and order.
• Acquires and maintains necessary knowledge in various laws, procedures, and modern techniques relating to the law enforcement field.
• Provides factual testimony in various criminal and civil proceedings.
• Operates and maintains various police equipment, including but not limited to portable radio units.

Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Successfully complete police training as specified by the Connecticut General Statutes 7-294d.

Required License(s) or Certification(s) Possesses a valid State of Connecticut Police Officer Certification, or passes necessary requirements to validate such certification up to and including successful completion of a certified police recruit training academy.

Original Job Posting Date 05/29/2026

Job Category Police

Bargaining Unit POL

Compensation Grade Police Staff

Compensation Grade Profile Patrol C

Time Type Full time

Duration Type Staff

Work Model On-site

Location 101 Ashmun Street, New Haven, Connecticut

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender…