What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Police Officer position at The College of New Jersey?
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Job Title: Campus Police Officer Job Category: PBA, Range 17 Close Date: May 3, 2025
Salary: $63,135.80 - $69,166.61 (Steps 1-4)
Position Summary:
The Office of Campus Police Services provides for the overall safety and security of the institution, including the community and property of the institution.Campus Police ensures the enforcement of the laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the State of New Jersey, the Township of Ewing and the College of New Jersey.The College of New Jersey Campus Police is committed to providing community policing consistent with the mission of the College, public service, excellence and professionalism at all times in service to the community.
Main Responsibilities:
Employer Qualifications:
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Employee Benefits:
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.
Primary Location
Administrative Services Building - Campus Police Services
Work Locations
Administrative Services Building - Campus Police Services
Job
Staff
Organization
The College of New Jersey
Job Posting
Apr 24, 2025, 9:40:13 AM
Job Title: Campus Police Officer Job Category: PBA, Range 17 Close Date: May 3, 2025
Salary: $63,135.80 - $69,166.61 (Steps 1-4)
Position Summary:
The Office of Campus Police Services provides for the overall safety and security of the institution, including the community and property of the institution.Campus Police ensures the enforcement of the laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the State of New Jersey, the Township of Ewing and the College of New Jersey.The College of New Jersey Campus Police is committed to providing community policing consistent with the mission of the College, public service, excellence and professionalism at all times in service to the community.
Main Responsibilities:
- Under supervision of a Campus Police Sergeant, Lieutenant or other supervisory officer and in cooperation with municipal, county and state law enforcement officers provides for the safety and assistance of persons and visitors on campus. Participates in vehicle and foot patrol, traffic control and conducting investigations on campus. Ensures consistency in the quality of work, timely accurate reports and enforcement. Maintains accountability for all vehicles and equipment in his/her use.Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork and community policing, by fostering and maintaining professional relationships with co-workers, faculty, staff and students. Ensures courteous and fair dealings with all members of the public.
- Takes part in police activities intended to provide a safe and secure campus environment, to provide order, maintenance, assistance and protection of persons and property. To ensure the observance of the law and college rules and regulations.
- Conducts foot and vehicle patrol to detect security problems, safety hazards and to providesurveillance of campus or assigned areas.
- Takes appropriate action to safeguard lives and property of the campus or portions thereof.Checks conditions of buildings and takes steps to protect them from criminal damage and theft.
- Executes official documents e.g. warrants, summonses, subpoenas, etc., as directed when necessary. Completes and records necessary forms, fingerprints, photographs, etc. to document arrests, investigations and complaints.Other work as required.
- Maintains a working knowledge of job related laws, statutes and codes. To include but not limited to United States and New Jersey Constitutional Law, criminal law, policies, procedures, traffic and vehicle law, departmentalpolicies andprocedures,county law enforcement policies and procedures, Township ordinances, college policy, rules and regulations. Maintains the ability of applying this knowledge during the performance of his/her duties and in directing personnel under his/her command.
- Graduation from a high school or vocational high school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
- Police Training Certification.
- Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in NJ.
- As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees are be required to pass a thorough medical examination,psychological test, drug test .
- Receive PTC Police Training Commission Certification .
Employer Qualifications:
- Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
- Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Employee Benefits:
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.
Primary Location
Administrative Services Building - Campus Police Services
Work Locations
Administrative Services Building - Campus Police Services
Job
Staff
Organization
The College of New Jersey
Job Posting
Apr 24, 2025, 9:40:13 AM
Salary : $63,136 - $69,167
