Job Description
Position Focus:The Yale Police Department (YPD) has 93 uniformed police officers who protect and serve the campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Yale’s police officers patrol the campus in SUVs, on motorcycles, bikes, and on walking patrols. The Yale Police also provide advocacy and support for members of the community who have experienced a crime, and the department works to solve crimes through its investigative services and analysis units. The Yale Police Department seeks to hire individuals who embrace working within a diverse community, and who can communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members who come to Yale from varied backgrounds. The Captain must have the ability to foster trust, credibility, and collaboration with the campus community and demonstrate teamwork and collaboration that advances safety and security for the Yale community.
Responsibilities + Skills
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Possess excellent interpersonal skills. The work environment varies; work is primarily an office environmentoccasional work performed within a motor vehicle or event.
Education
1. Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field and at least eight years of police experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. At least five years of supervisory experience within law enforcement. 3. Candidate must have achieved the minimum rank of Lieutenant.
Experience
