HIRING

Welcome to the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) recruiting page. Here you will find the latest information on job opportunities and requirements for applying.

This web site is designed to help you become acquainted with the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety. Be sure to read our requirements, job descriptions, and available opportunities.

TRAINING AND REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of physical fitness screening test
  
• Successful completion of psychological and drug testing
  
• Successful background investigation
  
• Peace Officer training (over 500 hours)
  
• Field training and evaluation program (12 weeks)
  
• Over 60 hours of annual professional development and specialized training

• Successful completion of psychological and drug tests; background screening
  
• 8-hours pre-employment training
  
• 16-hours on-the-job training
  
• Communications training
  
• Over 20 hours of annual in-service and professional development training

• Successful completion of psychological and drug tests; background screening
  
• 40 hours of state and national certifications through the Association of Police Communications Officials (APCO)
  
• Communications training and evaluation program
  
• Over 20 hours of annual in-service and professional development training

• Critical Incident Management
  
• Community Oriented Policing
  
• Problem-Solving Workshop
  
• Cultural Diversity
  
• Ethical Awareness
  
• Conflict Management
  
• Dynamics of Relationship Violence
  
• Sexual Offense/Assault
  
• Criminal Investigations
  
• Less Than Deadly Force: Policies and Practices
  
• Supervisory Effectiveness
  
• Basic Law Enforcement Bicycle School
  
• Public Safety Communicator's Course

• New York State certified instructors
• New York State certified field training officers
• New York State certified bike officers
• New York State certified crime prevention and investigation officers
• APCO NY State and nationally certified communication specialists

Apply online today! Visit the Syracuse University's On-line Employment Site for details.

SU On-Line Employment