Campus Police Officer I-Grade 15/16
About Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 6,000 full and part-time students.
Institutional Diversity and Social Justice: Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice.
Job Description
Fitchburg State University Police Department seeks qualified and experienced candidates for a full-time patrolman position. Primary duties are patrolling the campus via foot, bike, and cruiser, securing and checking buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas, and enforcing state laws as well as departmental rules and regulations of the institution.
- Patrol buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas of a state educational institution by foot or vehicle patrol.
- Provide education and leadership to campus constituents while providing exceptional customer service.
- Enforce state laws as well as the rules and regulations of the institution; restrain or arrest suspects when necessary.
- Investigate incidents/crimes and handle appropriately, including all related paperwork.
- Provide assistance to courts or grand juries in the prosecution of cases.
- Enforce campus traffic and safety regulations.
- Perform additional related work as required and assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Preference will be given to academy-trained candidates who have attended a full-time SSPO or MPTC academy.
- Ability to be appointed as a Special State Police Officer; achieve and maintain POST Certification.
- Ability to complete firearms training and certification per State and University requirements.
- Possess a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license.
- Knowledge of the principles & correct usage of the English language, including grammar/punctuation/spelling.
- Ability to prepare written reports of investigations, maintain accurate records, and analyze data.
- Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations.
- Working knowledge of police procedures and practices and fire prevention methods.
- Working knowledge of the law of arrest and criminal procedure in lower courts.
- Ability to maintain student discipline.
- Ability to walk alone for long periods of time, both indoors and outdoors, under varying climate conditions.
- Must be able to satisfactorily pass a complete background check, including a psychological review, physical and drug screening, and Criminal History Systems Board/Sexual Offender Registry Information verification.
Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a minimum of a High School diploma or GED, and possess a current driver's license. Preference will be given to those with prior police experience and current certification as a MA police officer.
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