Careers at DPS University Police Officer (sworn) View our Recruitment FlyerLearn more about the Sworn Police Office PositionIf you are interested in becoming a University Police Officer, you will need to apply online via the Princeton University Careers Portal. Be sure to (1.) create a profile, (2.) select the appropriate requisition (3.) upload a cover letter and (4.) resume.This position is open to all applicants, with or without police experience. This is a sponsored position. The Princeton University Department of Public Safety will pay for a successful candidate's New Jersey police academy tuition, uniforms, and equipment. While in the academy, cadets earn a salary per the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract. Candidates with current New Jersey Police Officer Certification or approval of New Jersey Training Commission for police commission may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.If you pass the initial application materials review you will be invited to take the Wonderlic test.If you pass the test you will be invited to a phone interview.If you pass the phone interview you will be invited to an on-campus interview.The next and final step is a conditional offer of employment, if appropriate. Emergency Dispatcher As of 12/02/24, there are no dispatcher openings. When we have an opening again, this is what the process will entail.If you are interested in becoming a Dispatcher, you will need to apply online via the Princeton University Careers Portal. Be sure to (1.) create a profile, (2.) select the appropriate requisition (3.) upload a cover letter and (4.) resume.Dispatching experience is preferred.If you pass the initial application materials review you will be invited to a phone interview.If you pass the phone interview you will be invited to an on-campus interview.The next and final step is a conditional offer of employment, if appropriate. Security Officer (non-sworn) If you are interested in becoming a Security Officer you will need to apply online via the Princeton University Careers Portal. Be sure to (1.) create a profile, (2.) select the appropriate requisition (3.) upload a cover letter and (4.) resume. A SORA license is not required. If you pass the initial application materials review you will be invited to a phone interview. If you pass the phone interview you will be invited to an on-campus interview. The next and final step is a conditional offer of employment, if appropriate. Benefits of Working on Campus Robust medical, dental, and vision packages availablePrinceton has a private retirement plan which contributes 9.3% of salary with no employee match required (30 month vesting period)After 1 year of service, higher education benefit for staff membersAfter 5 years of service higher education benefit for staff member’s eligible childrenFree short-term disability planLife insurance benefitRegular training opportunitiesGrowth opportunities within the departmentAll uniforms and required equipment provided Next Steps Visit the Careers at Princeton websiteBe sure to upload a cover letter and resume for full consideration. Under the question “How did you hear about employment opportunities at Princeton?” – Select “Other”. Then under “Please specify”, type in DPS2025.QuestionsLisa M. Linn De BaronaSpecial Projects Manager[email protected](609) 258-5772
