Rutgers Public Safety Rutgers University
Employment

 

The RUPD offers challenging and exciting opportunities in a wide range of law enforcement careers.

 
 

Police Officer (download recruitment brochure)
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:

  Be a U.S. citizen
  Have a valid New Jersey Drivers License
  Have a high school or vocational school education, or equivalent.  Applicants with a college degree or NJ PTC certification are preferred
  Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  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
  Satisfactorily complete PTC certification  
  Pass a background check and be approved for police commissioning by the New Jersey State Police. Applicants must have no criminal convictions
  Successfully complete a 12 week field training program

We encourage you to visit the University Human Resources (UHR) website to apply for available police officer recruit positions. Please note that you may only apply for police officer recruit positions when the Department is seeking applicants and positions are posted on the UHR website. If we are not currently hiring, no position will be posted. Visit http://uhr.rutgers.edu/FindAJob.htm to explore employment opportunities at Rutgers University.
 

 

Community Service Officer (CSO) (download recruitment brochure)
CSOs patrol the university, provide event security, residence hall and building security, and operate the Knight Mover Shuttle. They report directly to the police department.
To be eligible one must:

  Be enrolled as a full-time student with a minimum of 12-credits
  Complete a successful background investigation
  Complete the 40-hour CUPSA training course

To Apply:

  Complete a Community Service Officer Application
  Save a copy
  Attach the file and email to RUPD
 

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:

  Have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to and from work
  Have a high school or vocational school diploma, or equivalent
  Pass a criminal background investigation
  Have two years security/public safety experience
  Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
  Availability for shift work and occasional overtime including weekends and holidays

We encourage you to visit the University Human Resources (UHR) website to apply for available security officer positions. Please note that you may only apply for security officer positions when the Department is seeking applicants and positions are posted on the UHR website. If we are not currently hiring, no position will be posted. Visit http://uhr.rutgers.edu/FindAJob.htm to explore employment opportunities at Rutgers University.
 

 

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:

  A high school diploma
  2 years clerical experience
  Basic computer skills
  Availability for shift work and occasional overtime including weekends and holidays

Required certifications are:

  40 hour Basic Telecommunicator Course
  32 hour Emergency Medical Dispatch Course
  8 hour CPR Certification
A candidate must successfully complete these certifications to become a state certified telecommunicator.

We encourage you to visit the University Human Resources (UHR) website to apply for available telecommunicator positions. Please note that you may only apply for telecommunicator positions when the Department is seeking applicants and positions are posted on the UHR website. If we are not currently hiring, no position will be posted. Visit http://uhr.rutgers.edu/FindAJob.htm to explore employment opportunities at Rutgers University.


 




RUPD
Rutgers University
Police Department

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
55 Commercial Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

For an Emergency
Dial 9-1-1

From a University Phone
Obtain an outside line
Dial 9-1-1

Non-Emergency Numbers
24-Hour Hotline: 732/932-7211
Patrol: 732/932-7211
Administration: 732/932-8407
24-Hour Fax: 732/932-5094




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Last updated 06/22/2009