Certified Police Officer

New Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers University Police Department

Salary: $45,888 – $120,000

Closing Date: Dec 22, 2024

Essential Functions:

  • Rutgers 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, interacts with and establishes rapport with the campus community, testifies 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.

Requirements:

  • Be a citizen of United States
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s license
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Visual acuity not less than 20/50 in each eye corrected to 20/20 with normal color perception
  • Normal auditory acuity
  • Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of appointment