LIEUTENANT CAMPUS POLICE

Code: 32273 State Competitive Range: J23 (FY 2027) Work week 4E: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $96,897.92 - $142,869.92/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction of an administrator at a State college/university, has charge of subordinate Sergeants and police officers; supervises the Campus Police Program and staff involved in traffic control, preventative patrol, investigations, and community interaction; evaluates the effectiveness of the department programming and the performance of officers serving under their command; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Oversees the activities of sworn law enforcement officers involved in the apprehension and taking into custody of law violators; performs said duties when necessary.
• Supervises subordinate patrol supervisors engaged in traffic control, preventative patrol, investigations and other police activities at a college campus.
• Oversees and ensures appropriate measures are taken to respond to crime, disaster, medical or disturbance scenes and secure as necessary.
• Oversees the inspection and maintenance of police and safety equipment and patrol vehicles.
• Oversees staff engaged in the regulation and control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and, the interpretation and enforcement of traffic and parking regulations.
• Oversees the maintenance of order at public gathering places.
• Facilitates the movement of people and activities.
• Plans, implements and directs programs for campus police coverage of special events or details; participates in coverage when required.
• When required, apprehends, warns and takes law violators into custody.
• Schedules and assigns staff.
• Oversees the investigation of criminal, civil and motor vehicle complaints committed by or against the college community.
• Oversees law enforcement officers involved in noting and reporting hazardous or dangerous conditions on campus grounds.
• Plans training programs to provide current information and techniques to subordinates.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the police field training program; identifies and implements changes when required.
• Oversees staff engaged in checking and securing campus building, equipment and property.
• Promotes and preserves civil order.
• Provides testimony under oath in court.
• Transports persons needing assistance during emergency and/or official business.
• Directs the execution of official documents such as warrants and subpoenas.
• Supervises or conduct searches of persons, premises, automobiles or property with probable cause.
• Report orally to executive staff on the results of investigations, personnel status and on emergency or potential emergency situations.
• Confer with in-coming/off-going colleagues to discuss such things as criminal activity, unresolved incidents and other matters.
• Establish and maintain field contacts and intelligence sources.
• Adheres to all relevant Attorney General Law Enforcement Directives and Guidelines.
• Operates body worn cameras when appropriate.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures concerning school security and safety.
• May perform active shooter training for students, faculty and staff; coordinates emergency response.
• Ensures adherence to procedures and protocols for sexual assault response and referrals.
• Ensures adherence to policies and protocols pertaining to building trust with diverse local communities.
• Conducts roll calls and briefings.
• Networks with municipal, county and state law enforcement personnel.
• Oversees investigations of complaints involving misconduct, suspicious behavior, illegal activities, improper conditions and other areas of police operations.
• Investigates or oversees the internal investigation of complaints involving misconduct, suspicious behavior, illegal activities, improper conditions, officer demeanor, and other areas of police operations.
• Manages the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Education

Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.

Experience

Four (4) years of law enforcement experience involving the provision of public assistance, protection, information and in the safeguarding of property, one (1) year which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the law enforcement principles, practices, and techniques required to develop and manage law enforcement programs.
• Knowledge of Campus Police Department Rules and Regulations, and Department Policy.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, personnel practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of police procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods used to conduct inspections and investigations.
• Knowledge of the methods used to detect, apprehend and arrest law violators.
• Knowledge of the methods used to maintain order in buildings, campus grounds and among visitors.
• Knowledge of the methods used to control and regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Knowledge of basic first aid.
• Knowledge of investigative resources such as NCIC/SCIC and ATS/ACS.
• Knowledge of the Attorney General guidelines in the use and discharge of firearms.
• Knowledge of courtroom testimony requirements.
• Knowledge of investigative methods and procedures.
• Ability to oversee the inspection and maintenance of police and safety equipment and patrol vehicles.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the police program.
• Ability to oversee investigations of complaints.
• Ability to qualify in the use of firearms on a semi-annual basis.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff engaged in traffic control, preventative patrol, investigations and other police activities.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs/ladders during alarms or responses to calls.
• Ability to recognize abnormal behavior and be able to control effectively the situation when disturbed people are involved.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to provide testimony under oath in court.
• Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of reports.
• Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Ability to effectively gather, organize, and utilize information.
• Ability to take the lead, remain calm and decisive in emergency situations.
• Ability to apply a broad, general idea, or principle effectively, to a particular problem or case.
• Ability to work fast and accurately in situations where there is pressure or emotional strain.
• Ability to professionally handle verbal abuse from an individual or a group.
• Ability to be courteous and helpful with individuals or groups beyond the giving and receiving of instructions.
• Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, if the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience.

<b>AGE:</b>

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the announced closing date.

<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>

Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.

<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>

Appointees must have successfully completed the police training course administered by the Police Training Commission. This training includes successful attainment at a level of proficiency in the use of firearms.

Candidates certified from the eligible list for this title may be required to undergo a medical examination administered by the appointing authority.

Appointees to this position must successfully qualify semi-annually in the use of firearms.