Job Description

The Campus Police Officer will patrol Campus buildings and grounds to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violations of College policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Patrol and protect College buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas at regular intervals. Guard against trespassers, thieves, damage, or injury to persons and property. Enforce parking and vehicle regulations. Direct traffic and investigate accidents. Exercise law enforcement powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators. Investigate complaints and refer them to appropriate supervisory officials. Protect students, faculty, and staff in the transportation of monies and other valuables. Perform security details during college plays, dances, other related functions, and special events as assigned. Effect fire and security watches. Respond promptly to all fire alarms. Conduct fire drills. Investigate fire calls, report fires, and perform any necessary related duties dictated by circumstances. Periodically inspect fire-fighting equipment. Provide emergency transportation for students, faculty, administrators, and staff during medical emergencies. Prepare qualitative investigative reports of incidents during the tour of duty. Work in harmony with the switchboard operator on duty to promptly respond to and follow through on reports. Call in appropriate Facilities Management emergency personnel as necessitated by the circumstances. Observe safety rules and regulations at all times. May be required to work overtime, even on short notice. This position is considered essential personnel by the college. Perform any other duties normally within the scope of a Campus Police Officer's duties as dictated by the special demands of this area. Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Must be able to interrelate with fellow employees as needed to get the job done. Must treat fellow employees, students, and visitors to the College with respect. Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
A high school graduate or general education degree (GED) is required; a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college in the area of Criminal Justice or Social Sciences is preferred. Must be a graduate of a full-time Municipal Police Academy Training certified and approved by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) or equivalent, as determined by the Chief of Police and MPTC/POST. Candidates MUST be a certified police officer in Massachusetts per MPTC/POST standards. Experience as a police officer within a residential college or university environment is preferred. Required to work various shifts and holidays, and may be subject to reporting for duty at any time.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a police officer within a residential college or university environment is preferred. Required to work various shifts and holidays, and may be subject to reporting for duty at any time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.
Work Environment
Officers will be exposed to all types of weather conditions and may have to spend extensive periods in such conditions.



They may be exposed to loud noises when responding to alarms or working extra duty at concerts or construction sites.



Officers may be exposed to hazardous materials in the course of their work. Sources of these may be accidents involving a chemical spill, inadvertent exposure, such as through a fire, or deliberate exposure during an assault.



Officers may also be exposed to blood-borne pathogens when responding to an incident where medical aid is rendered, accidental contact while detaining a combative individual who is sick or injured, or deliberate exposure by an individual.
Licenses/Certifications
Must have completed an approved police academy, which will allow for immediate Police Powers through C. 22C: S63 of Massachusetts General Laws. Must be able to complete a field training program. Willingness to complete specialized training in policing and a willingness to utilize those skills within the department. Must have a license to carry firearms, CPR, First Responder, and a valid Driver's License. Candidates will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and will be required to pass a physical agility test as required for entrance into an academy. A pre-employment psychological test will also be conducted. Candidates must be able to complete a pre-employment background check, including a criminal history and motor vehicle driver history check. The College may require an employee to submit to a drug test when the employer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee has violated the College's drug policy.
Competencies
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