Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.
Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s commitment to diversity and strong student-centered vision and mission.
This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a pilot program allowing employees to work either a compressed 4-day work week with extended workdays or may work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.
Campus Police Officer
- Galloway, New Jersey
- Campus Police
- Staff Full-time
- Opening on: Feb 29 2024
Location: Galloway
Department: Campus Public Safety
Salary Information: Based on NJ Civil Service Commission regulations and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Brief Job Overview/Summary
Stockton University Campus Police Department is seeking to hire Campus Police Officers to work at its Atlantic City and Galloway Campuses. Stockton University offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription
- Uniform allowance
- Tuition waiver for employee and dependents (Bachelor's only for dependents)
- Tuition Exchange Program
- Advancement opportunities
- Training
Please be aware that there are ongoing discussions between the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC), the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association – State Law Enforcement Unit (PBA SLEU), the Governor’s Office of Employee and the State university police departments regarding the phasing out and elimination of the Campus Police Officer job title, so that new hires or those in that title can be hired/converted to Campus Police Officers, which would make the eligible for significant higher compensation. The University envisions that this will occur in the near future, but the NJCSC is in charge of the timetable for the implementation of this new initiative to make the entry level sworn law enforcement titles more competitive with those who join other law enforcement agencies within New Jersey.
Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Under direction, provides foot and vehicular patrol to detect security problems, safety hazards, and to provide surveillance for an entire university campus or portion thereof
- Participates in directed patrol activities to observe and detect unusual activates, circumstances, or violations of the law
- Takes measures necessary to safeguard the lives and property of all
- Takes appropriate steps to rescue people from life threatening and/or serious injury circumstances
- Investigates criminal, civil and other complaints committed by or against the university and community, and observes established regulations and policy
- Coordinates initial effort with public agencies and incident/crime scene
- Preserves evidence/contraband by tagging, marking and/or sealing for safekeeping and, if necessary, transports evidence to court to assist with judicial proceedings
- Helps to maintain order at places where people gather in numbers
- Works special events or details to detect problems or illegal activities
- Regulates and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic, when necessary, to ensure safety and reasonable, rapid movement of traffic with a minimum of interference
- Separates and arrests individuals as necessary to restore order at a domestic dispute in compliance with Domestic Violence and Intervention Act
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Support Stockton University’s diversity commitment and strong student-centered vision and mission
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or vocational school in possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate
- The appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey
Only applicants who meet the following criteria will be given full consideration:
- Completed or currently attending a NEW JERSEY Police Academy
- Basic Course for Police Officers (BCPO) PTC Certification from a New Jersey Academy
- Alternate Route from New Jersey Police Academy
- Lateral Transfers from a New Jersey Civil Service Police Department
- Class II Officers (must have a minimum one-year experience as a class II)
- **Class 1 Officers are not being considered at this time
- Officers not hired as a Lateral Transfer will take at least 16 months to become Campus Police Officers at $53,548.14. The salary for Campus Police Officer is $40,000
Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.
Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
- A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
- Current resume
Please note:
- Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. Please visit http://www.stockton.edu/affirmative_action for information on Stockton's Equal Opportunity and Institutional Compliance processes. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
- In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
- Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.
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