Enforce state laws as well as the rules and regulations of the
institution; restrain or arrest suspects when necessary;
Aid courts or grand juries in the prosecution of cases;
Enforce College traffic and safety regulations;
Investigate crimes, traffic accidents and other matters,
identify responsible individuals or criminal offenders and criminal
activity and where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate
in subsequent court proceedings;
Protect state and federal constitutional guarantees;
Facilitate the movement of people and activities;
Identify problems that are potentially serious in nature to the
College and law enforcement or government entities;
Create and maintain a feeling of security in the
community;
Promote and preserve civil order;
Provide other services on an emergency basis;
Perform specific duties and responsibilities as required by the
Chief of Police or his designee;
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;
Other duties as assigned within the Campus Police Officer
classification.
This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may
assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the
mission of the College.
All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and
collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates
diversity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be eligible for certification as a law enforcement officer by
the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST-C) after
satisfying all requirements:
- Successfully satisfy all requirements and pass the Municipal
Police Training Committee (MPTC) prescreening process, including
the physical fitness
and endurance tests (e.g., HRD Physical Abilities Test, Cooper
Test);
- Successfully complete the MPTC approved basic police training
academy or be eligible for an official MPTC exemption;
- 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;
- The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old on
the day the training academy begins;
- The candidate must possess a high school diploma or have passed
the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally known
as the
GED;
- The candidate must have successfully completed an entry-level
academy or Bridge Academy operated by and approved by The Municipal
Police Training Committee (MPTC);
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical exam;
- 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 crime, M.G.L. Chapter
22 C section 14, will be considered for employment;
- Acknowledgement of mandated duties as a Responsible Employee
(RE) under Title IX and as a Campus Security Authority (CSA);
- Must be able to successfully complete a psychological exam and
be declared fit for duty by the examining psychologist;
- Ability to obtain and maintain a MA License to Carry (LTC-A)
Firearms;
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor
vehicle operator's license;
- Ability to pass a drug and/or alcohol test.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative
Action;
- Experience working in a community college or similar
environment;
- Demonstrates commitment to working with students in need;
- Graduation from an approved MPTC full-time police academy or
have equivalent training that meets the exemption requirements of
POST-C and MPTC;
- Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice;
- Previous law enforcement, security, or equivalent military
experience;
- Possession of current CPR and First Responder
certifications;
- Bilingual.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: AFSCME Unit II, Grade 16 Step 7 $70,616.26
annually. Appointments from outside the bargaining unit begin at
Step 1 of the range.
As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding
suite of benefits adding value to your salary.
- Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/
family needs
- Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
- 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
- Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Telework option depending on the role/department
- Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
- Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed,
pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
- Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider
Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
- Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges
and universities
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(PSLF)
- Free gym and parking on campus
Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits
Classification: Please find the link to the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Human Resources Division Classification Specification
for the position,
https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp.
Source of Funding: State Appropriation
Deadline: August 26th, 2025 or after that until
filled.
To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume
with your online application.
Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and
official certifications.
Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.
Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion,
age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related
conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes
or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other
applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits
Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning
discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the
College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator
(Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal
Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department
of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.