Police Officer Job in New Haven 06520, Connecticut Us
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, Medicine, and Music.
General Purpose:
Responsible for the preservation of public peace and order, the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the protection of persons and property in his/her area and the enforcement of the Laws of the State of Connecticut, the ordinances of the City of New Haven, and the regulations of the University.
Position Description:
• Provide state of the art, contemporary innovative policing services.
• Patrol assigned areas, as required, with various modes of transportation, including but not limited to patrol vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and on foot.
• Respond to and assess various routine and emergency scenarios, including but not limited to criminal and civil complaints. Observe and evaluate physical hazards, while taking appropriate courses of action.
• Respond to and assess various scenarios that threaten the safety and security of persons and property.
• Prepare detailed police reports as required and in accordance with department directives and the law, to include but not limited to, incident and motor vehicle accident reports, as well as arrest and search and seizure warrants.
• Observe, detect, and identify criminal violators and make arrests, as required.
• Investigate motor vehicle accidents, as required.
• May provide security escorts and other crime prevention duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to student, social, athletic, and other organized meetings and activities to ensure public safety and order.
• Acquire and maintain necessary knowledge in various laws, procedures and modem techniques relating to the law enforcement field.
• Provide factual testimony in various criminal and civil proceedings.
Qualifications:
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Must possess a valid CT driver’s license
• Successfully complete police training as specified by the Connecticut General Statutes 7-294d.
• Possess a valid State of Connecticut Police Officer Certification, or pass necessary requirements to validate such certification up to and including successful completion of a certified police recruit training academy.
Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.Yale.edu/jobs - the STARS req ID for this position is 14630BR. Please be sure to reference source code IMBXX when applying for this position.
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