Police Officer
Rutgers University Police Officers are commissioned by
the state of New Jersey, armed, and have attended New
Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) approved academies.
This is the same training and certification received
by municipal police officers in the state. Rutgers
participates in the Police & Fire Retirement System.
Rutgers receives approximately 200 applications for
each position open, which allows for the selection
of exceptional candidates.
To be eligible one must: |
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Be a U.S. citizen |
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Have a valid New Jersey Drivers License |
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Have a high school or vocational school
education, or equivalent. Applicants with a college
degree or NJ PTC certification are preferred |
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Have excellent verbal and written communication
skills |
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Be physically fit and satisfactorily
complete an interview with the Police Review Board, a
pre-employment medical examination, which includes drug
screening, and consultation with a psychologist |
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Satisfactorily complete PTC certification |
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Pass a background check and be approved
for police commissioning by the New Jersey State Police.
Applicants must have no criminal convictions |
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Successfully complete a 12 week field
training program |
If you are interested in
becoming a police officer submit a resume using the UHR
Applicant Tracking System at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/UsingATS.htm. |
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Community Service
Officer (CSO)
CSOs patrol the university, provide event security, residence
hall and building security, and operate the University
Shuttles. They report directly to the police department.
To be eligible one must: |
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Be enrolled as a full-time student with
a minimum of 12-credits |
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Complete a successful background investigation |
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Complete the 40-hour CUPSA training course |
To Apply: |
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Complete a Community
Service Officer Application |
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Save a copy |
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Attach the file and email
to RUPD |
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Security Officer
The RUPD employs Security Officers that provide after-hours
escorts for students, faculty and staff, patrol the
university campuses, perform campus lighting and building
security inspections, and enforce parking regulations
on campus.
To be eligible one must: |
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Have a valid drivers license and reliable
transportation to and from work |
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Have a high school or vocational school
diploma, or equivalent |
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Pass a criminal background investigation |
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Have two years security/public safety
experience |
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Be able to walk and stand for prolonged
periods of time |
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Availability for shift work and occasional
overtime including weekends and holidays |
If you are interested in
becoming an RUPD Security Officer please apply through Rutgers
University Department of Human Resources. |
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Public Safety Telecommunicator
- 911 Dispatcher
The RUPD operates a
24/7 9-1-1 Communication & Dispatch
Center providing support to police, fire, emergency services,
and transportation services. Telecommunicators perform
a full range of radio, telephone
and Emergency 9-1-1 duties. They
handle both emergency and non-emergency
calls. To be eligible one must: |
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A high school diploma |
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2 years clerical experience |
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Basic computer skills |
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Availability for shift work and occasional
overtime including weekends and holidays |
Required certifications are: |
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40 hour Basic Telecommunicator Course |
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32 hour Emergency Medical Dispatch Course |
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8 hour CPR Certification |
A candidate must successfully
complete these certifications to become a state certified
telecommunicator. |
If you are interested in
becoming an RUPD 911 Dispatcher please apply through Rutgers
University Department of Human Resources. |
Part-Time Security Officer |
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Apply in person at the Rutgers University
Police Department |
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Must be able to pass a background check |
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Must have a valid Driver's License
(CDL class driver's license a plus)
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Must be able to walk/stand for extended
periods of time. |
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Shift work, weekends, occassional holidays |
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