New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) - Institutional Police Officer
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Police Department Is Now Accepting Applications for
Institutional Police Officer
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
- Age: 18-35 (For Enrollment in PFRS) Over 35 for PERS
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must pass medical and psychological examinations as required.
- Must pass a drug screening.
- Must pass a complete criminal history and background check.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. (Min. 60 credits preferred)
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to take direction and work harmoniously with associates, superior officers, campus visitors, students, faculty and others.
- Must be able to qualify with the department issued firearm pursuant to the schedule and course of fire as determined by the Attorney General of New Jersey.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting Salary Information: Academy - $45,000 or Fully Certified and Class II (Waiver Eligible Only) - $51,402
- Longevity up to $102,000
- Senior steps
- Christmas, New Year, and Thanksgiving paid holidays
- Paid Vacations
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Personal Days
- State Employee Health Benefits Program
- Paid Uniform Allowances
- NJ Police and Fire Pension or NJ Public Employee Retirement System (Based on Age)
- Advancement opportunities
- Other opportunities include, Detective Bureau, Traffic Unit, Community Police Unit, Bike Squad and various other operational assignments
Hiring Process
- Application
- NJSACOP Written Exam
- One or more interviews
- NJSACOP Oral Exam
- Background investigation
- Drug testing
- Physical examination
- Psychological examination
- Police Academy as required
Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/3091948
As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Diversity is a core value of NJIT and we are committed to make diversity, equity and inclusion, part of everything we do. We celebrate the diversity of our university community and recognize the cultural and personal differences. We strive to cultivate an inclusive campus culture that promotes excellence among our faculty, staff and students. Building a robust and diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.