Campus Police Officer I
Campus Title: Campus Police Officer I
State Job Title: Campus Police Officer I
Department: Public Safety
Job Code: H16X16
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Funding: [contact details available in the full listing]
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Timeframe: 52 weeks
Shift: One position will be 11:00pm-7:00am / One position will be 3:00pm-11:00pm
Regular Days Off: Both positions TBD
Supervision Received: Receives direct supervision from the Staff Assistant, Lieutenant
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $2,180.80 Bi-Weekly
Two positions will be hired from this one posting
Working Conditions:
Campus Police Officers work under exposure to injury resulting from dangerous weapons, physical and verbal abuse and adverse weather conditions; will carry firearms; may operate motor vehicles at high speed for pursuit or emergency response purposes; work with people under physical and/or emotional stress; work alone in isolated or high-crime areas; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects or people; may travel for job related purposes; and may be required to furnish private transportation for job-related travel for which mileage is reimbursed.
General Statement of Duties:
Patrol campus buildings and grounds; investigate crimes and other incidents; restrain or arrest suspects when necessary; provide assistance to courts in prosecution of cases; monitor activities at University-sanctioned alcohol events and locations on campus; perform related work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:
- Patrols campus in patrol vehicle, on foot, or (if qualified) by bike.
- Investigates complaints and mediates disputes.
- Exercises police powers by making arrests and restraining violent persons.
- Investigates crimes, collects evidence, and prepares reports.
- Investigates traffic accidents and enforces Chapter 90, Motor Vehicle Laws by issuing civil motor vehicle citations, warnings, summonses, and parking tickets.
- Operates two-way radios, computers, office machines, emergency medical equipment, emergency notification equipment, fire alarm detection equipment and radar detection device.
- Administers first aid to injured persons and assists fire department to protect the people and property of the University.
- Monitors activities at University-sanctioned sporting events, gatherings and alcohol events and locations on and off campus.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications Required at Hire:
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression and in writing, including the ability to give instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others, and to deal tactfully with all segments of the University community, including visitors; ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural, and/or economic backgrounds.
- Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
- Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations.
- Ability to make decisions and to act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Ability to prepare general reports, and to maintain accurate records; ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
- Ability to gather information through questioning individuals and to accurately record information provided.
- Ability to gather information by examining records, documents, and reports.
- Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information.
- Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
- Ability to understand, apply, and explain the policies, procedures, specifications, guidelines and standards governing assigned unit activities.
- Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives.
- Ability to gather information through observing people.
- Ability to lift heavy objects or persons.
- Ability to adapt to varying work situations.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Knowledge of and skilled in various word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation computer software.
Qualifications Acquired on Job:
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Massachusetts General Laws to be enforced by Campus Police Officers; knowledge and understanding of departmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; ability to use equipment assigned to the Department; must successfully meet first responder qualifications for first-aid care; CPR certified.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduation from a full-time police academy or have equivalent training that meets the requirements to obtain POST Certification.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
- Must pass written exam and timed 1.5-mile run, both on same day.
Special Requirements:
- Must meet physical stamina and endurance POST standards.
- Must complete State certified police academy.
- Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a police officer under POST standards.
- Ability to pass fit-for-duty medical and psychological examinations in addition to an agility test.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Must be able to obtain a firearms permit from the police department where they reside.
- Must be able to, on an annual basis, qualify with department firearm through a department certified firearms instructor.
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