Job Description

The 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, thefts, damage, or injury to persons and property. Enforce parking and vehicle regulations. Direct traffic and investigate accidents. Exercise security powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators. Investigate complaints and refer them to appropriate supervisory officials. Protect students, faculty administrators, and staff in transporting money and other valuables. Perform security duties during college plays, dances, other related functions, and special events: effect fire and security watch. Respond promptly to all Security/Safety fire alarms. Conduct fire drills. Investigate fire calls, report fires, and perform 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. Willingness to work overtime, even on short notice. Perform any other duties normally within the scope of a Campus Police Officer's duties as dictated by 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 is preferred. Must have successfully completed a Police Academy to comply with the requirements of the Mass State Police Special Officer certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a police officer within a residential college or university environment is preferred. Required to work various shifts and holidays. Flexible schedule required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Physical Demands
Pre-employment physical with the ability to lift up to 100 lbs to waist level and psychological exam required.
Work Environment 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 Drivers License required.
Competencies Intellectual-Problem Solving, Intellectual-Technical Skills, Interpersonal-Customer Service, Interpersonal-Interpersonal Skills, Interpersonal-Oral Communication, Interpersonal-Written Communication, Interpersonal-Teamwork, Organization-Diversity, Organization-Ethics, Self Management-Judgement, Self Management-Motivation, Self Management-Professionalism, Self Management-Quality, Self Management-Quantity, Self Management-Safety & Security, Self Management-Attendance/Punctuality, Self Management-Dependability, Leadership-Delegation, Organization-Organizational Support, Organization-Strategic Thinking
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