Police Officer

Yale Police Officer

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Hourly Range : $32.59 - $32.59

Overview : 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 assigned area and the enforcement of the Laws of the State of CT, the ordinances of the City of New Haven, and the regulations of the University.

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to assess and make logical decisions during routine and emergency scenarios.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• Ability to qualify and maintain certification in firearms proficiency as required by state guidelines.
• Ability to work with some degree of independence or as part of a team as required. Ability to take direction from superior officers and work within the framework of the department's rules, regulation, and mission.

Principal Responsibilities :

Required Education and Experience : High school diploma or equivalent. Successfully complete police training as specified by the Connecticut General Statutes 7-294d.

Required License(s) or Certification(s) : Possesses 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.

Background Check Requirements : All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements : Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer : The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.