Rutgers University - Police Officer

APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS A CURRENT BASIC COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICER CERTIFICATION ISSUED BY THE NEW JERSEY POLICE TRAINING COMMISSION (NJPTC) SHOULD REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFIED CAREER POSTING AND APPLY ACCORDINGLY VIA THE OTHER RUPD POSTING - "Rutgers University - NJ PTC Certified Police Officer." THIS POSTING IS SOLELY FOR THOSE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A CERTIFIED POLICE TRAINING COMMISSION ACADEMY.THE PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST WILL OCCUR ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2024.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. Sworn officers are New Jersey Police Training Commission Certified and have full power and authority to make arrests, investigate crimes, and carry firearms.The Rutgers Police Department is a professional, internationally accredited law enforcement organization that is seeking men and women with good character, sound judgment, reliability, and integrity combined with excellent communication skills to serve the Rutgers University community. This posting is intended to create a police officer eligibility list which will be maintained by the Rutgers Police Department to fill current and future job openings. Please note that successful applicants may be offered positions in any of the three Rutgers locations: Newark, New Brunswick/Piscataway, or Camden.All applicants will be required to pay a $60.00 non-refundable application processing fee.Be 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 appointmentEssential Duties and FunctionsRutgers 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.Hiring ProcessAll applicants will be required to successfully pass the Physical Training Assessment. Following submission to this job posting, you will be contacted at the email address which you provide in your application with details, including: date, time, and location of the Physical Training Assessment. The test will be held at Cape May Police Academy located in Cape May, New Jersey. Each applicant must receive a confirmed appointment and provide the required forms (attached to this career posting) to participate in this assessment. All applicants will only be scheduled for one test date - pass or fail. Failure to appear on the scheduled test date may result in disqualification.The Physical Training Assessment will consist of the following:1.5 mile run in 15:55 minutes or less24 pushups in one (1) minute28 sit-ups in one (1) minute300 Meter Run in 70.1 seconds or lessVertical Jump of at least fifteen (15) inchesCandidates will be required to pass ALL sections of the physical assessment to move forward with the process.Selected candidates will then undergo a series of interviews over the several months following the Physical Training Assessment and will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation process. It is anticipated that candidates will be selected from this eligibility list.Selected candidates will then be required to pass a thorough medical and psychological exam, including a drug screening consistent with the Attorney General's Guideline for Law Enforcement Drug Testing. Meet all conditions as outlined by the New Jersey Police Training Commission licensing requirements. Any medical or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of the position of police officer will be cause for rejection. If you successfully pass all portions of the selection process and are selected you must complete a six-month Basic Police Academy within one year of appointment, if not already certified.If you fail to complete any portion of the selection process or falsify any information, your name shall be removed from consideration and you will not be considered for re-testing, reapplication, and reevaluation.All applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024.Rutgers University no longer requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated or have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. Prospective hires will no longer be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain a valid medical or religious exemption. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory. Pre-employment screening for flu immunization will be conducted during flu season. Failure to provide proof of seasonal influenza vaccination and/or failure to submit an exemption request will result in the rescission of the candidate’s conditional offer of employment.Information regarding public safety at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is available in the annual security report Safety Matters.Applicants should be aware of their rights under the following federal laws:Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIt is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.

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