Cornell Police perform the same basic activities as any municipal police department in addition to the activities peculiar to the academic institution. Not only does CUPD respond to required police services, preserve the peace, protect life and property, but it also enforces, in a fair and impartial manner, the regulations that comprise the Cornell University Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws. We appreciate our role in enhancing the quality of life on campus by our contributions that foster a safe and secure environment, the cornerstone of academic freedom. We also recognize that justice is the foundation for peace, and to this end, our department is built on a foundation of community service and crime prevention that respects and preserves the human dignity of all individuals served.
The CUPD staff reflect a broad spectrum of backgrounds and interests. The department is comprised of seventy-eight members including forty-eight sworn officers. Cornell Police officers and civilian staff are selected for their expertise, dedication, sensitivity, communication skills, and high respect for the special public trust bestowed on law-enforcement officials. Sworn officers complete the 629-hour Metropolitan Police Training Council, or MPTC, the certified Basic Course for Police Officers training, and then are assigned to a field-training officer to learn about the Cornell environment.

Rewards and Benefits

Competitive Salary: $63.211-$94,453.00.
Competitive compensation: health insurance, generous employer contribution to employer 403b retirement plan
6+weeks of Paid Time Off
PT/Wellness Incentives
Career Advancement Opportunities

Patrol Officer

Core Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in law enforcement or related field. Must be 21 years old and a United States citizen. Completion of New York State Basic Police Academy preferred. Must satisfactorily complete a probationary period and pre­employment physical/psychological exams and physical fitness standards. Must obtain, maintain, and satisfactorily complete all training requirements as designated by the Associate Vice President and Chief of Police and laws of New York State. Must possess and maintain valid New York State driver’s license, New York State pistol permit and be eligible to obtain/maintain FBI Criminal Justice Information Services compliant certification. Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills necessary. Must possess basic computer skills. Prominent level of concentration requiring acute hand/eye coordination. Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs. in an emergency.