Campus Police Officer

National Police; Hoboken (NJ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Institute of Technology’s Campus Police Officer role involves ensuring safety and security of university property, people, and events. Officers work 24/7 as essential services, with authority under NJ statutes and university rules, and may be recalled during emergencies.

Typical duties include patrols, arrests, incident reporting, training others, and mutual aid responses in Hoboken and nearby communities. Strong staffing, licensing, and fitness requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and a US citizen.
• Legal resident of New Jersey.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• In sound physical and mental health.
• Good moral character with no serious convictions.
• Must hold NJ driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Patrol university buildings and grounds and adjacent public areas; investigate and prepare reports.
• Make arrests, process individuals, and testify in court or university investigations.
• Notify superiors of major crimes and provide directions to guests and visitors; respond to emergencies.
• Assist in training new officers; inspect equipment; participate in safety-related events and seminars.
• Attend departmental in-service training and be ready for details or recalls during emergencies.
• Support law enforcement efforts in Hoboken and surrounding areas per mutual aid.

Skills

21 years or older

US citizen

NJ resident

English fluency

Physically/mentally fit

Good moral character

Valid NJ driver’s license

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Higher education preferred

Tools

Campus policing software

Job description

Job Description

The Stevens Campus Police Officer reports to the Chief of Police of the Stevens Institute of Technology.

The Campus Police Officer shall be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of university properties, faculty, staff, students, guests, and visitors during their assigned tour of duty. They shall be individually accountable for the post or assignment during their official tour of duty, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Preventing and suppressing crime
• Protecting life and property
• Apprehending and protecting of offenders
• Maintaining peace and order
• Enforcing federal, state & local requirements and university rules, policies, and procedures
• Assisting with the development and improvement of mechanisms to create and enhance relationships with the police department and the university community

Stevens is a residential university community and an employer that operates continuously 24 hours a day. All Campus police officers are considered to be “essential services employees”. Essential services employees perform jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic university operations on a 24/7 basis and during scheduled closures or unscheduled suspension of normal operations due to emergencies, events, or other situations. Essential services employees may be asked and/or required to perform jobs or duties that fall outside of their normal job classification during an emergency event.

The successful candidate, upon their appointment, shall possess all the powers and authority of a campus police officer as outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.2, N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.5, and N.J.S.A. 18A6-4.7.

Examples of Assignments

• Patrol university buildings and grounds as well as adjacent public areas, giving special attention to high crime areas, conducting criminal investigations, and preparing reports.
• Make arrests, process individuals, and testify in court or as part of university investigations and proceedings.
• Notify superiors of major crimes and other notable incidents, providing directions and general information to guests and visitors, and responding to emergency calls such as fires and personal injuries.
• Assist in the training of new officers, inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment, performing tasks necessary to protect the safety and property of the university community, participate in public safety-related events and conduct training seminars for students, faculty, and staff.
• Attend all departmental in-service training and training seminars as required by the Chief of Police; be ready, willing and able to work additional details outside of the normal schedule as needed. Officers may be subject to recall during emergencies affecting the university community and at other times, as needed.
• Support law enforcement efforts in Hoboken and the surrounding cities and county as per mutual aid agreements.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• United States citizen.
• Legal resident of the State of New Jersey.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently and intelligently.
• In sound physical and mental health sufficient to perform police officer duties.
• Of good moral character, with no criminal convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Capable of operating a law enforcement vehicle in various conditions.
• Computer literate and able to operate software programs associated with campus police duties.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED required; higher education in a related field preferred.
• Attend and successfully complete a bona fide New Jersey Basic Police Academy and be a fully certified police officer or a graduate of an Alternate Route Program as required by the New Jersey Police Training Commission and /or possess a current PTC Certification. Candidate must meet the physical fitness standards required for police academy admission if not currently licensed or certified.
• Meet and maintain all requirements necessary for New Jersey police licensing (https://nj.gov/njsp/recruiting/selection-process.shtml).
• Meet and maintain all requirements related to PTC Licensing.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license with a good driving record and be capable of operating a law enforcement vehicle during both day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
• Successfully pass an interview process, rigorous background investigation, psychological examination, and law enforcement drug screening test, and receive a commissioning by the Stevens Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.
• Successfully qualify with both a handgun and long gun as prescribed by the NJ Police Training Commission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong law enforcement background, community policing oriented, excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and a desire to assist the community.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree or other higher education in a related field preferred
• Current New Jersey Police Officer Certification/License; approval of New Jersey Training Commission for police commission.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, talk, listen, write and read
• The employee is occasionally required to run, restrain individuals, and be exposed to physical conflict
• Work environment involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures and loud noises
• Work environment involves moderate exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety
• Must be physically fit and able to defend oneself from attack or physical assault
• Must have 20-20 or 20-30 vision either naturally or with corrective lenses
• Must be able to wear the required uniform including, but not limited to a protective vest

Department

Security Sergeant Squad 3

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $52,500.00 - $60,500.00. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:

EEO Statement

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.