POLICE OFFICER

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Pension and retirement plans

Tuition waiver programs

Professional development

Job summary

Essex County College is seeking a Police Officer to safeguard campus properties, students, staff, and guests. You will patrol buildings and grounds, enforce state laws and college policies, respond to emergencies, and assist in investigations.

The role involves training, reporting to a supervisor, and potential supervision of security staff. A NJ PTC certification or NJ Basic Police Academy completion is required, with a valid NJ Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NJ Police Training Commission certification or completion of NJ Basic Police Academy.
• Valid NJ Driver's License with good driving history.
• Pass background investigation and firearm qualification.
• Must be 21+ and a US citizen/permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and enforce NJ laws and college policies.
• Patrol campus buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents; assist police as needed.
• Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports.
• Appear in court or hearings as required.
• Provide directions and information to guests and staff.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Observation & reporting

Public safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

NJ PTC certification or NJ Basic Police Academy graduate

Valid NJ Driver's License

Tools

Firearm qualification equipment

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

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Under the supervision of a superior officer reporting to the Director of Public Safety or designee, the Police Officer is responsible for the safety and security of College properties, faculty, staff, students, guests and visitors during the assigned tour of duty; and is responsible for patrolling the buildings, grounds and adjacent public areas to enforce the New Jersey State laws, and the regulations, policies and procedures of the College.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $42,000 - $45,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pension and retirement plans
• Tuition waiver programs
• Opportunities for professional development

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

Supervisory Role

Oral and written instructions are received from a superior officer reporting to the Director of Public Safety or designee. The Police Officer may supervise security officers and aides as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Protect life and property enforcing and adhering to New Jersey state laws and College regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Patrol the buildings and grounds of the College with special attention to areas of high crime incidents.
• Prevent and suppress crime, and notify superiors of crimes and other notable incidents.
• Apprehend and protect suspects and offenders by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, making arrests, and processing individuals.
• Conduct criminal investigations with the gathering of evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects, and preparing reports of the investigations.
• Testify in court or at college hearings as required.
• Respond to emergency calls such as fires and personal injuries.
• Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance.
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment including firearms and clothing.
• Participate in departmental in-service training, training seminars, and related events as required. Conduct training seminars for students, staff, and faculty as assigned. Assist in the training of new officers as assigned.
• Give directions and general information to guests and visitors as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

• Maintain responsibilities in spite of inclement weather and other similar factors. Report to work on occasions of school closing due to such events, unless otherwise notified.
• Ability to work an extended, flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, according to demands of the role and tasks.
• Be subject to recall should an emergency event occur that effects the safety and well-being of the college community.
• Required to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, talk, listen, read, and write; and occasionally required to run, restrain individuals, and be exposed to physical conflict.
• Must successfully complete First Aid training.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a New Jersey Police Training Commission ( PTC ) Certification, or have attended and successfully completed a New Jersey Basic Police Academy and be a fully certified Police Officer, or Special Law Enforcement Officer ( SLEO II) with less than three (3) years break in service, as required by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License with a good driving history and capable of operating a law enforcement vehicle both day and night in emergency situations.
• Must successfully qualify for an approved firearm, both hand gun and long gun, as prescribed by the NJ Police Training Commission.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be a United States citizen and a legal resident of the state of New Jersey.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to effectively use computers in operating software programs associated with campus police duties.
• Ability to pass extensive background investigation including, and not limited to, interview, investigation, psychological examination, drug screening.
• Ability to effectively communicate and read in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Good problem-solving and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Education Requirements

Education Requirements High School Diploma

Education Requirements Associate’s Degree

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.