Campus Police Officer I (Multiple Positions Available)

Job Description

Campus Police Officer I (Multiple Positions Available)

Grade 16, Step 7 AFSCME Unit Position

Campus location and entering employee schedule may vary due to AFSCME Unit Contract shift bidding.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies.

SALARY: $2,662.75 biweekly, ($69,231.50 per year) with fringe benefits. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.

At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To ensure and maintain a secure campus environment; provide protection and security of persons, facilities, and property; patrol campus buildings and adjacent areas; enforces College and department policy, rules, regulations, and Massachusetts General Laws; provide emergency medical assistance; investigate crimes or other incidents; take appropriate legal action including making arrests when necessary; provide assistance to courts or grand juries in prosecution of cases; and perform related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Patrols an assigned area by patrol vehicle or on foot; makes periodic rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds; conducts surveillance of assigned areas; determines the extent of violations; notifies appropriate authorities; and takes whatever action is necessary in accordance with authorized procedures.
2. Maintains order amongst visitors and students; directs traffic and parking of automobiles; provides information as needed.
3. Exercises police powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators; investigates accidents and complaints.
4. Prepares general reports on investigations conducted and noteworthy incidents occurring during tours of duty.
5. Takes steps to effectively handle or control emergency situations by administering first aid, summoning assistance, directing traffic, and participating in searches.
6. Investigates complaints and reports of suspicious activity; mediates disputes; and inspects buildings, grounds, fire lanes and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards to ensure campus security.
7. Operates such equipment as two-way radios, radio-telephone interconnect, facsimile machines, base stations, emergency and medical equipment and office machines.
8. Interacts with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
9. Maintains a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations.
10. Makes decisions and acts quickly in dangerous or emergency situations.
11. Exercises discretion in handling confidential information.
12. Must understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations established by the College, the department, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
13. Must understand, apply and explain the policies, procedures, specifications guidelines and established by the College and the department.
14. Establishes rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
15. Coordinates the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives.
16. Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time and have the physical strength and endurance to lift heavy objects or persons.
17. Carries on his/her person a departmental issued firearm while on official duty, and attends required trainings on its use.
18. May at times need to work alone
19. Must operate a motor vehicle and respond to emergencies.
20. Perform specific duties and responsibilities as required by the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
21. Responsible for the efficient performance of all duties in conformance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and orders contained in all manuals issued by the Department.
22. This position is designated in the role of an essential employee. In the event campuses are closed or classes are cancelled or both due to adverse weather conditions, designated essential personnel shall be required for work during the duration of the cancellation.
23. Performs other related duties.

The Human Resource Division Classification Specification for this position is available at http://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp or in the Human Resources Department

Job Requirements:

• Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under Chapter 22C, Section 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws and must be eligible to become a POST Certified, undergoing an extensive background investigation and CORI Check. State and National Background Check, including fingerprinting and employment history and a negative check of the candidate on the National Decertification Index.
• Must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally as the GED.
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
• Completed a full time Police Academy and/or fulltime MPTC training academy or the ability to successfully pass the Physical Agility Testing, medical examination, pre-screening (which includes a physical endurance testing) and successfully complete MPTC Recruit Academy. Failure to meet the entrance requirements or to successfully complete the course of training shall result in dismissal or, for lateral appointment within the bargaining unit, return to previously held position in accordance with the AFSCME agreement.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified or ability to become certified upon employment.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation and CORI Check. No person, who has been convicted of a felony or any offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C (drug law violations); or has been convicted of a misdemeanor and has been confined to any jail or house of correction as punishment for said crim, M.G.L. Chapter 22C section 14, will be considered for employment
• Prior to appointment, must possess a valid unrestricted license to carry a firearm (large capacity) and maintain a valid unrestricted license to carry a firearm throughout your employment in accordance with MGL Ch. 140 sec. 13.
• Candidates will be required to have a Massachusetts class "D" or greater motor vehicle operator's license or out-of-state equivalent. You must present a copy of your driving history record from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
• Ability to pass the Municipal Police Training Counsel (MPTC) firearms course of training as prescribed by the MPTC firearms curriculum,
• Candidates will need to complete a POST Commission approved psychological exam, drug test, and pre-placement medical exam.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice
• Bilingual
• First responder/CPR/EMT certified
• Certifications as an instructor in areas of defensive tactics, firearms, or first responder.