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Job Specification 55171

POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT HUMAN SERVICES

DEFINITION:

Under immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant, or other 
supervisor in the police unit of an institution or cluster of institutions 
under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services, during 
an assigned tour of duty, learns and performs varied tasks involved 
in patrolling buildings and grounds and safeguarding the peace 
and safety of clients, residents, employees, and property; does 
other related work.

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.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

As trainer and productive worker:

Responds to situations involving clients, patients, employees, 
and visitors.

Prepares reports utilizing the Law Enforcement Information 
and Reporting System used by police for statewide reporting.

Patrols institutional facilities and grounds.

May fingerprint and photograph employees and clients.

Arrests perpetrators of crimes.

Serves arrest warrants and subpoenas as required.

Patrols assigned areas of the grounds and make the required 
reports by telephone, radio, or other means of communications.

Acts to prevent fires, theft, and other damage to property and 
equipment.

Maintains order in the buildings and on the grounds.

Regulates and controls vehicular traffic and parking at designated 
areas and enforces motor vehicle laws on grounds.

Appears and testifies in court as required.

Takes needed action as to suspicious persons and conditions 
and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions on 
the grounds and in the buildings.

Notes and reports conditions which constitute a danger and/or 
hazard and takes the actions necessary to assure orderly and 
safe conditions.

As assigned, investigates all reports of crimes and prepares reports.

May locate and return to the institution clients and patients who 
have escaped.

Operates police communication equipment.

Obtains records and properly uses equipment, materials, and supplies.

Prepares simple, clear, accurate, informative, and legible reports.

Keeps records.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording and computerized information 
systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS

AGE

Appointees must have attained the age of eighteen (18) years.

CITIZENSHIP

United States citizenship.

EDUCATION  

Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession 
of an approved High School Equivalency Certificate.

LICENSE

Appointee 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.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a 
police training course approved by the Police Training Commission.

NOTE:  Candidates certified from the eligible list for this title will 
be required to undergo medical and psychological examinations 
administered by the appointing authority.  Any psychological, medical 
or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient 
performance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to 
be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as 
a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection 
and/or removal from the eligible list. 
given by the appointing authority prior to appointment.

NOTE:  Appointees will be required to be free of any disqualification
for appointment as a Police Officer per N.J.S.A. 2c: et. seq. and 
N.J.S.A. 30:4-14.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the statewide Law Enforcement Information and 
Reporting System.

Knowledge of emergency access routes for fire apparatus to 
fire responses and techniques for sealing scenes for preservation 
of arson evidence.

Knowledge of handling of clients and employees for fingerprinting 
and photographing, specifically when dealing with hand or finger 
deformities.

Knowledge of the operation of a police computer terminal and the 
regulations and privacy acts dealing with dissemination of criminal 
history information.

Knowledge of the arrest and search and seizure laws in 
affecting arrests.

Knowledge of the practical problems involved in noting and 
reporting conditions which constitute angers or hazards and in 
taking the action required to assure safe and orderly conditions 
after a period of training.

Ability to recognize abnormal behavior and be able to effectively 
control the situation when disturbed clients are involved.

Ability to recognize the critical areas of patrol within the various 
institutions and facilities to provide security to clients and for 
safeguarding of property.

Ability to recognize child abuse and distinguish it from 
appropriate conduct.

Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and 
written directions.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply to specific 
cases, a large volume of laws, local ordinances, and police 
rules and regulations.

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with varied types of 
persons, individually and in groups, and to take and maintain 
a firm and correct stand when controversies arise.

Ability to note significant conditions and facts.

Ability to remain calm and decisive in emergencies.

Ability to work harmoniously with associates and those engaged 
in or concerned with the work of the institution.

Ability to do the work involved in the safeguarding of buildings 
and property, the maintenance of order in the buildings and on 
the grounds, and the control and regulations of vehicular traffic 
and parking.

Ability to prepare factual reports.

Ability to learn 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, or 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 as long
as 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.

ADVANCEMENT

Appointees who successfully complete the 12-month training period 
will be eligible for advancement, under Department of Personnel 
procedures, to the title of Senior Police Officer, Human Services.

The inability of an employee in this trainee title to attain a level of 
performance warranting advancement to a title listed above shall 
be considered as cause for separation.

CODES: 99/FA99 - 55171        MER              09/13/08