Princeton University Public Safety - Certified& Entry Level - University Police Officer
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Princeton University Public Safety - Certified & Entry Level - University Police OfficerJob Title: Certified & Entry Level - University Police OfficerDepartment of Public Safety (DPS) is HiringPTC Certified or Academy Ready (January class)For full consideration, a cover letter and resume must be submitted in addition to the online application. This position is open to all applicants, with or without police experience.This is a sponsored position. The Princeton University Department of Public Safety will pay for a successful candidate's New Jersey police academy tuition at the Cape May residential Police Academy, uniforms, and equipment. While in the academy, cadets earn a salary per the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract. Candidates with current New Jersey Police Officer Certification or approval of New Jersey Training Commission for police commission may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.About Us:DPS has 52 sworn officers including the Assistant Vice President, director of operations, the patrol captain, 5 lieutenants, 7 sergeants, 6 corporals, 3 detectives, and 27 police officers. Law enforcement accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.University police officers have full power of arrest deriving their law enforcement authority from New Jersey statutes (Title 18A, Sections 6-4.2 and 6-4.5). All officers are required to attend mandatory in-service training throughout the year.Why Work at Princeton?Retirement plan that contributes 9.3% of salary without any employee match.Signing bonus paid upon completion of field training program up to $1,500 dependent upon relevant experience.No impact to NJ pension; can collect without a break in service.Paid time off (including vacation, sick time, and 11 University holidays).Medical/dental/vision insurance benefits (effective on your first day).Staff Educational Assistance Plan up to a maximum of $5,250 per plan year.Children's Educational Assistance Plan (up to a $21,400 tuition grant for college).Life insurance and short-term disability.Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Union.Regular training opportunities.All uniforms and equipment provided.Required QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent.Officer must demonstrate proficiency with assigned firearms and qualify per Attorney General (AG) guidelines and annually thereafter per policy.Current valid vehicle operator's license.Candidate must successfully complete various fitness for duty assessments, including:online testing with Wonderlica comprehensive background investigationa psychological evaluationa post offer, pre-employment (POPES) medical examinationMust be able to meet Post Offer Pre-Employment Screening (POPES) requirements and found capable of performing the essential functions and physical requirements of the position, both before commencing employment and any time required thereafter under University policy.Experience: At least two years of work and/or life experience directly relating to a minimum of two of the following areas:Community service/involvementInterviewing, public speaking, and conflict resolution skillsProblem solving, using creative method to resolve issuesMulti-cultural work and life experiencesThis position requires providing evidence of medical immunity to certain diseases that may pose risk to animals within labs/vivarium and is meant to ensure the safety of the employee, co-workers, and animals.Per the FOP contract, the starting salary for an officer with their PTC is $63,000 - $70,000 dependent upon experience. This position has a 12 month probationary period.Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr