Location: Absecon,NJ, USA
Campus Location: Other
Department: Campus Public Safety
Salary Information: Based on NJ Civil Service Commission regulations and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Brief Job Overview/Summary
Stockton University Campus Police Department is seeking to hire Campus Police Officers to work at its Atlantic City and Galloway Campuses. Stockton University offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
* Medical, dental, vision and prescription
* Uniform allowance
* Tuition waiver for employee and dependents (Bachelor's only for dependents)
* Tuition Exchange Program
* Advancement opportunities
* Training
Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Under direction, provides foot and vehicular patrol to detect security problems, safety hazards, and to provide surveillance for an entire university campus or portion thereof
* Participates in directed patrol activities to observe and detect unusual activates, circumstances, or violations of the law
* Takes measures necessary to safeguard the lives and property of all
* Takes appropriate steps to rescue people from life threatening and/or serious injury circumstances
* Investigates criminal, civil and other complaints committed by or against the university and community, and observes established regulations and policy
* Coordinates initial effort with public agencies and incident/crime scene
* Preserves evidence/contraband by tagging, marking and/or sealing for safekeeping and, if necessary, transports evidence to court to assist with judicial proceedings
* Helps to maintain order at places where people gather in numbers
* Works special events or details to detect problems or illegal activities
* Regulates and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic, when necessary, to ensure safety and reasonable, rapid movement of traffic with a minimum of interference
* Separates and arrests individuals as necessary to restore order at a domestic dispute in compliance with Domestic Violence and Intervention Act
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Support Stockton University's diversity commitment and strong student-centered vision and mission
Required Qualifications
* Graduation from high school or vocational school in possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate
* Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey
* AGE: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the announced closing date
* CITIZENSHIP: Applicants must be a citizen of the United States
Special Qualifications:
* Appointees must successfully complete the police training course administered by the Police Training Commission. This training includes successful attainment at a level of proficiency in the use of firearms
Knowledge and Abilities:
* Knowledge of Campus Police Department Rules and Regulations, and Department Policy after a period of training
* Knowledge of the criminal justice system
* Knowledge of legal requirements governing arrests, search, seizure and evidence
* Knowledge of the legal rights, responsibilities and liabilities of college/university employees, students, and campus visitors; and knowledge of the legal rights of the apprehended and their families
* Knowledge of the proper police procedures to be used in dealing with people and safeguarding buildings and property
* Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
* Knowledge of all campus facilities and grounds, including doors, switches, heating plants, elevators, fire and safety equipment, as well as department locations, and the time and place of regular and special meetings and events after a period of training
* Knowledge of basic first aid. Knowledge of juvenile laws and procedures
* Knowledge of investigative methods and procedures
* Knowledge of investigative resources such as NCIC/SCIC and ATS/ACS
* Knowledge of the use of appropriate and legal force and devices to restrain struggling suspects
* Knowledge of the Attorney General guidelines in the use and discharge of firearms
* Knowledge of back-up procedures when called upon by other officers in need of assistance
* Knowledge of courtroom testimony requirements
* Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions
* Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations
* Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply to specific situations, the laws, local ordinances, and campus police rules and regulations
* Ability to understand police procedures and practices and fire prevention methods
* Ability to deal courteously but effectively with varied types of persons, individually and in groups, in varied situations
* Ability to exercise sound judgement
Screening Information:
How to Apply:
To apply please visit or click the Apply button.
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: , email: ...@csc.nj.gov, or call 609-###-####, option 3.
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process.
Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
* A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
* Current resume
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Please note:
* Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. Please visit for information on Stockton's Equal Opportunity and Institutional Compliance processes. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-###-####, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.
* All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
* In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
* Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-###-####, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.