Security Officer

Overview --------

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is comprised of 164 staff members. The department consists of professional University police, security officers, dispatchers, and administrators dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community.

Accreditation ------------

DPS was originally recognized and awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015, and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status in July 2018 and July 25, 2022. CALEA serves as the "International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies" and oversees a rigorous accreditation process. In addition, DPS was awarded accreditation status by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (NJLEAC) on March 14, 2019, and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status on March 10, 2022.

These awards are a mark of professional excellence and signify that we have earned these distinguished honors through continued compliance with CALEA/NJLEAC Standards. Throughout these processes, we established and implemented policies and practices that meet or exceed the National and State standards, to serve both the Department and the community well in the future.

Security Officers ----------------

Non-sworn security officers work in several different areas including the main campus, the James Forrestal campus, Firestone Library, the Princeton University Art Museum, and their off-site storage facility. Responsibilities as part of an assigned team include:

• Providing general security, personal safety, and customer services to the University community
• Preserving and protecting University property from theft and vandalism
• Patrolling campus, conducting security inspections, building lockups, and staffing the two access kiosks
• Serving as the first point of contact for vehicular traffic coming onto the main campus
• Understanding access control systems, circulation, and safety systems, and known locations of emergency exits in event of an emergency
• Staffing the control rooms at Firestone and the Art Museum
• Actively monitoring security access, CCTV, fire, and environmental systems
• Maintaining constant standing and active walking patrol to assist University guests with information and assistance
• Maintaining effective working relationships with all members of the campus community
• Inspecting and ensuring security and safety, and reporting all deficiencies to their supervisor
• Recognizing unusual incidents or unwarranted intrusions, and effecting prompt and proper requests for assistance when required
• Utilizing communication means available for reporting purposes, emergency requests, and normal business
• Operating departmental vehicles as needed and performing other duties as assigned
• Responding to incidents, accidents, and other emergencies and administering CPR and First Aid
• Engaging in various community-oriented public safety activities

Qualifications --------------

To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work on all shifts (standard work week is 40 hours, standard shifts are 8, 10, or 12 hours), during various hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Overtime is mandatory
• Successfully complete various fitness for duty assessments including:
• Post offer pre-employment (POPES) medical exam for hire, transfers, promotions, and/or layoff placements
• Fingerprinting
• Background check (including employment, education, motor vehicle record)
• Possess a valid U.S. drivers license
• Physical demands are more than those for sedentary or medium heavy work; must be able to remain on feet for a minimum of eight hours at a time with scheduled breaks
• Position requires moderate physical activity
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, walk, and run
• Must be able to restrain, lift and/or carry adults of varying weights
• Must be able to exert up to thirty pounds of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Must operate a variety of machines and equipment including, but not limited to automobile, office equipment, radio, telephone, etc.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperature and loud noises
• Work involves moderate exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety
• Must be physically fit and able to defend one's self or others from attack or physical assault
• Must have 20-20 or 20-30 vision either naturally or with corrective lenses

Salary and Benefits -------------------

This is a unionized position: International Union, Security, Police, and Fire Professional of America (SPFPA). Per the SPFPA contract, the starting salary is $23.79/hour = $49,483.20/annual. Per the SPFPA contract, this position has a 12-month probationary period. The final candidate must successfully complete a background check. This is a year-round full-time position.

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Previous security experience

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours ---------------------

• 40.00

Eligible for Overtime ---------------------

• Yes

Benefits Eligible -----------------

• Yes

Probationary Period ------------------

• Per union contract

Essential Services Personnel -----------------------------

• See policy for detail

Physical Capacity Exam Required ------------------------------

• Yes

Valid Drivers License Required ------------------------------

• Yes

Union Code ------------

• FSO-Security, Police, & Fire Profs

Salary Range -------------

• $23.79 Minimum Hourly Rate