The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environment at Princeton University. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is comprised of 159 staff members. The department consists of professional University police, security officers, dispatchers, and administrators dedicated to providing best-in-class service to the community.

DPS was originally recognized and awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2015, and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status in July 2018 and July 25, 2022. CALEA serves as the âœInternational Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies❠and oversees a rigorous accreditation process. In addition, DPS was awarded accreditation status by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (NJLEAC) on March 14, 2019, and subsequently awarded reaccreditation status in March 2022, and March 2025. These awards are a mark of professional excellence and signify that we have earned these distinguished honors through continued compliance with CALEA/NJLEAC Standards. Throughout these processes, we established and implemented policies and practices that meet or exceed the National and State standards, to serve both the Department and the community well in the future.

Non-sworn security officers work in several different areas, including the main campus, the James Forrestal campus, Firestone Library, the Princeton University Art Museum, and their off-site storage facility.

This position is temporary.

To read the Princeton University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, click here.

• As part of an event security team, ESTs provide general security, personal safety and customer services to the University community for special events as well as specialized security preserving and protecting University property from theft and vandalism.
• ESTs perform student and staff building lockouts, staff the access booth and serve as the first point of contact for vehicular traffic coming on to the main campus and when assigned to Firestone Library or the Art Museum do fixed and roving patrol as assigned.
• ESTs maintain constant standing and active walking patrol at special events to assist University guests with information and assistance.
• ESTs maintain effective working relationships with all members of the campus community including students, faculty, staff, alumni, docents, and visitors.
• ESTs are aware of and understand all expectations and standards of the job.
• ESTs inspect and ensure security and safety and report all deficiencies to their supervisor.
• ESTs are expected to observe and report all emergencies and request assistance as needed.
• They utilize communication means available for reporting purposes, emergency requests and normal business.
• ESTs report to the office in charge (OIC) as appropriate to the assigned location e.g. Sergeant, Corporal, Security Supervisor.

• Retired law enforcement or corrections officer with Police Training Commission (PTC) certification, equivalent of 25+ years of experience
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• This is a year-round, part-time on-call position that requires the EST to be available during important peak events e.g. Reunions, Move Ins, Move Outs, etc.
• Must be able to remain on feet for a minimum of eight hours at a time with scheduled breaks.
• Position requires moderate physical activity.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, walk, and run.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperature and loud noises.
• Work involves moderate exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety.
• Valid driver's license required.
• The final candidate must successfully complete a background check.

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• For full consideration, be sure to upload your resume.
• Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.
• Salary is $32.00/hour

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Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

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About Princeton University

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.

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