A University Police officer is responsible for the detection and prevention of crime, and the enforcement of state and local laws, rule and regulations in a diverse educational environment throughout twenty-eight State University of New York campuses.
Officers are part of the educational process and teach on such topics as crime prevention, drug awareness, sexual assault 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.
The Requirements
University Police Officers must meet the highest standards in New York State, as well as in the country, for law enforcement officers.
To become a University Police Officer, a person must:
Be at least 21 years of age
Must not have reached their 35th birthday
Be a United States Citizen
Be a New York State Resident
Have completed 60 hours of college credits or
30 college semester credit hours AND two years of US active military service with an honorable discharge under conditions in the New York State Restoration Honor Act, or
30 college semester credit hours AND a New York State Municipal Training Council approved Pre-Employment Training Program AND eligibility to complete the second phase of such training program that has not lapsed, or
Two years of experience as a police officer in New York State with Municipal Police Training Course certification (or equivalent course approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council). A certified Peace Officer Training course does not meet this requirement.
Possess a valid NYS drivers license
Pass a written Civil Service Exam and be reachable on their list for canvassing
Pass a medical examination
Have binocular acuity of 20/30 corrected AND no less than 20/100 uncorrected.
Pass a physical agility test (see agility chart)
THE AGILITY CHART
MALE
Sit-up/min.
Push-up
1.5 Mile Run
20-29
38
29
12:38
30-39
35
24
12:58
FEMALE
Sit-up/min.
Push-up
1.5 Mile Run
20-29
32
15
14:50
30-39
25
11
15:43
Pass a psychological examination
Pass an extensive background investigation
Complete a Basic School for Police Officers
Complete a probationary period
The Training
Upon successful completion of the selection process, recruits begin training at a Basic School for Police Officers. Recruits will receive training in such areas as:
