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University Police Department
A University Police Officer is
responsible for the detection and prevention of crime and
the enforcement of state and local laws, rules and
regulations in a diverse educational environment throughout
twenty-eight State University of New York campuses.
Officers are part of the educational process. They speak on
topics such as sexual assault, drugs, crime prevention and
traffic safety. They develop and maintain a positive
relationship with students, faculty and staff in order to
ensure the safety and cooperation of the entire campus
community.
University Police Officers receive their official powers
through the Education Law and the Criminal Procedure law.
These authorize a University Police Officer to make
warantless arrests based on probable cause; to use
appropriate force in making an arrest; to issue uniform
appearance tickets and traffic summonses and to execute
arrest and bench warrants.
University Police Officers are assigned to fixed or rotating
shifts involving patrol assignments or dispatch/desk posts.
Officers also can take advantage of statewide promotional
opportunities.
Whatever the assignment, wherever the opportunity,
University Police Officers perform their duties consistent
with the educational mission of the campuses they service.
THE TRAINING
Officers receive training that includes penal law, criminal
procedure law, first aid, CPR, role of campus law
enforcement, defensive tactics, firearms training, crisis
intervention, multi-cultural diversity and university
issues.
THE REQUIREMENTS
State University of New York University Police Officers must
meet the highest standards in New York State for law
enforcement officers.
To become a SUNY University Police Officer, a person must:
* be 21 years of age
* be a New York State resident
* have completed 60 college credit hours
* possess a valid New York State drivers license
* pass a written Civil Service examination
* pass a medical examination
* have binocular acuity of 20/30 corrected or uncorrected
and no less than 20/100 uncorrected.
* pass a physical agility test
* pass a psychological examination
* pass an extensive background investigation
* complete the Basic School for Police Officers
* pass and complete a probationary period of employment
The first step is the Civil Service examination. Following
notification of a successful score, candidates must then
pass the oral interview and all medical/psychological
testing. Upon successful completion of the selection
process, all recruits begin training at the New York State
Police Academy.
THE BENEFITS
As an employee of New York State, a SUNY University Police
Officer is eligible for many benefits. These benefits
include:
* 13 paid holidays per year
* annual paid uniform cleaning allowance
* all safety related equipment will be supplied by SUNY
* New York State retirement system
* choice among several medical programs
* optional long and short-term disability coverage
* employer paid life insurance with employee paid option to
increase level of coverage
* voluntary enrollment in local credit union
* special event overtime opportunities
* shift differential pay
The State University of New York is an equal opportunity
Affirmative Action employer. Women and under represented
(African, Asian, Hispanic and Native Americans) persons are
encouraged to apply for entrance examinations.
Further information regarding careers with the University
Police can be obtained by contacting your nearest SUNY
University Police Department or the Office of University
Police, Central Administration, SUNY Plaza, Albany, NY 12246
Dates and applications for entrance examinations can be
obtained from the above or from your nearest New York State
Employment Office. Particular questions regarding your
qualifications for the examination can also be directed to
the New York State Department of Civil Service, Staffing
Services, Building 1, State Campus, Albany, NY 12239
(518-457-5218).
Excerpted from the pamphlet "Pursue a Career as a State
University of New York University Police Officer"
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