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-nine 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 20 years of age
Must not have reached their 43rd birthday
Be a United States Citizen
Be a New York State Resident
Have completed 60 hours of college credits OR
Two years of active US military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act; OR
Four years of US military service or any state National Guard service; OR
Two years of experience as a police officer within NYS with a valid NYS Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by NYS Municipal Police Training Council; OR
Two years of experience as peace officer within NYS with a valid NYS Municipal Police Training Course certificate approved by the NYS Municipal Police Training Council.
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
40-49
29
18
13:50
FEMALE
Sit-up/min.
Push-up
1.5 Mile Run
20-29
32
15
14:50
30-39
25
11
15:43
40-49
20
9
16:31
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 receive training in topics including but not limited to:
Ethics & Professionalism
Cultural Diversity
Bias Related Incidents
Professional Communication
Persons with Disabilities
Crisis Intervention
Use of Physical Force & Deadly Force
Active Shooter Response
Decision Making
Mental Health Awareness
NYS Laws
Investigations
Report Writing
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Firearms Training
Community Relations
Crime Prevention
Physical Fitness/Wellness
Defensive Tactics
The Benefits
20-year retirement plan
Competitive salary (additional monies for location pay, geographic pay, expanded duty pay, inconvenience pay and pre-shift briefing)
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
Excellent benefits package
Flexible schedules
On-duty workouts
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay
Paid uniforms
Paid academy
The Opportunities
Numerous training opportunities
Community Relations Team
K9 Programs
Bike Patrol
ATV Patrol
Evidence Technician
Investigator
Field Training Officer
Crisis Intervention Team
Training Instructors
Emergency Management
Further information regarding careers with the New York State University Police can be obtained by contacting your nearest University Police Department.
Dates and applications for entrance examinations can be obtained from your nearest NYS Employment Office or online at www.cs.ny.gov.
