Camden CSO

Community Service Officers (CSOs) are full-time students who are uniformed, unarmed paid employees of the RUPD. Many of them go on to careers in law enforcement or public service. All CSO's receive 40 hours of formal training through the New Jersey College and University Public Safety Association prior to assignment of duties.

Becoming a CSO can open the door to careers in security services and law enforcement.

Apply now and start building your resume today!


How to Apply

CSOs provide event security, residence hall and building security, and work as the eyes and ears of the Rutgers University Police Department.

To be eligible one must:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student with a minimum of 12-credits
  • Complete the 40-hour CUPSA training course
  • Complete a Community Service Officer Application
  • Save a copy
  • Attach the file and email to Security Lieutenant Angel Rodriguez via email at angel.rodriguez@rutgers.edu
  • Complete a successful background investigation
  • Have no criminal convictions
  • Have a safe driving record

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