Police Officer - Yale University : Job Details

Essential Duties

1. Provides state of the art, contemporary innovative policing services. 2. Patrols assigned areas, as required, with various modes of transportation, including but not limited to patrol vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and on foot. 3. Responds to and assesses various routine and emergency scenarios, including but not limited to criminal and civil complaints. Observes and evaluates physical hazards taking appropriate course of action. 4. Responds to and assesses various scenarios that threaten the safety and security of persons and property. 5. Prepares 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. 6. Observes, detects, and identifies criminal violators and make arrests, as required. 7. Investigates motor vehicle accidents, as required. 8. May provide security escorts and other crime prevention duties as assigned. 9. May be assigned to student, social, athletic, and, other organized meetings and activities to ensure public safety and order. 10. Acquires and maintains necessary knowledge in various laws, procedures and modern techniques relating to the law enforcement field. 11. Provides factual testimony in various criminal and civil proceedings. 12. Operates and maintains various police equipment, including but not limited to portable radio units.

Required Education and Experience

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

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.

Position Focus:

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.

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 particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.