Rutgers University - NJ PTC Certified Police Officer
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Rutgers University - NJ PTC Certified Police OfficerSalary: $45,888 - $120,000 (Salary up to $80,150 with PTC & prior service)APPLICANTS APPLYING TO THIS CAREER POSTING MUST POSSESS A CURRENT BASIC COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICER CERTIFICATION (NOT REQUIRING WAIVER) ISSUED BY THE NEW JERSEY POLICE TRAINING COMMISSION. A COPY OF EACH APPLICANT'S CURRENT NEW JERSEY PTC BASIC POLICE OFFICER CERTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO EACH APPLICATION.The Rutgers University Police Department is accepting applications for current and future openings for the position of Police Officer. The Rutgers Police Department is seeking highly motivated and dedicated men and women to join a diverse, community-oriented police department that provides police services to three geographic locations throughout New Jersey: Newark, New Brunswick, and Camden. The Rutgers University Police Department is a full-service police organization comprised of 180 fully sworn police officers and over 250 civilian personnel.Rutgers University Police Officers patrol designated areas by vehicle and foot, respond to calls for assistance and emergencies, apprehend, detain, process, and arrest individuals who violate New Jersey law, interact with and establish rapport with the campus community, testify in court cases as necessary, and work rotating shifts. Police officers may be called back to duty in emergency situations and are required to work weekends, nights, University events, and holidays as needed by the department.Minimum QualificationsBe a citizen of the United StatesHigh School Diploma or equivalentPossess a valid New Jersey Driver's licenseMust be at least 21 years of ageVisual acuity not less than 20/50 in each eye corrected to 20/20 with normal color perceptionNormal auditory acuityMust be a resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointmentHiring ProcessAll applicants will undergo a series of interviews over several months and will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation process. Selected candidates will then be required to pass a thorough medical and psychological exam, including a drug screening consistent with the Attorney General's Guidelines for Law Enforcement Drug Testing. Any medical or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the position of police officer will be cause for rejection.All applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 30, 2024.Rutgers University no longer requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory.#J-18808-Ljbffr