Campus Police Officer II

Interacts and engages with the community, patrols campus buildings and adjacent areas; investigates crime or other incidents; restrains or arrests suspects when necessary; provides assistance to college, courts or grand juries in adjudication and/or prosecution of cases; determines actions to be taken on assignments; provides on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates personally or through referral to law enforcement educational programs; performs related administrative duties such as maintaining liaison with administrative personnel, conducting staff meetings, maintaining records, authorizing overtime, time off; preparing periodic reports, assign work to and review the performance of assigned personnel.

Salary: $75,356.32 annually; Grade 17, Step 8, paid in a biweekly amount of approximately $2,898.32

Position is a unit position governed by the AFSCME collective bargaining unit.
Reports to: Interim Chief of Police 
Supervises: 1-5 staff personnel

Examples of Duties:

• Supervise, assign work to, and review the performance of assigned subordinate staff.
• Conduct daily communications with subordinates to include inspection of the daily log, personnel, cruisers, and equipment, as well as addressing any issues, situations, or complaints.
• Provide field training for newly hired subordinates, including police, security, dispatch, and civilians when necessary.
• Ensure that calls for service are handled as promptly and efficiently as possible, and do not hesitate to personally handle calls if they become backlogged.
• Review reports, provide necessary feedback to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Organize, plan, and execute all event functions for the department (Commencement/Convocations, etc.).
• Utilize the RAVE Alert system when necessary, and with understanding of the college's obligations under Clery.
• Play an active role in emergency management efforts.
• Actively participate in the development, training, and review of policies and procedures for the department.
• Provide feedback up the chain of commands regarding officers under your command.
• Establishing partnerships with students, faculty, and staff. Engage with the community on a regular basis, attend community functions, and serve on a variety of committees, as needed.
• Develop and present educational crime prevention programs for the community of all types, including pamphlets, posters, social media, and in-person presentations, as well as checking security hardware and equipment such as alarms, fire doors, and emergency telephones to ensure they are in working order.
• Assist with department scheduling, including overtime and details.
• Perform related work as required.

Working conditions:

• This position is designated in the role of an essential employee.
• Campus Police Officers work under exposure to injury resulting from dangerous weapons, physical and verbal abuse and adverse weather conditions; 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.
• Ability to walk long hours alone, both indoors and out, under varying climate conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to motivate subordinates to work effectively
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action
• Working knowledge of police procedures and practices, fire prevention methods, and the ability to recognize fire hazards.
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures followed in the security of the MassArt community, including students, staff, and faculty.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques
• Knowledge of the techniques of conducting employee performance evaluations
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of police administration
• Ability to communicate effectively and write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and develop ideas in logical order
• Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain a calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and act quickly in emergencies/dangerous situations.
• Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written reports of investigation; ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to apprehend lawbreakers and follow cases through prosecution.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
• Ability to deal tactfully with others
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress

In order to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Commission in accordance with Chapter 6E of the Massachusetts General Laws, an individual must meet
certain specified standards.

• Eligibility for certification as a law enforcement officer by the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST C) after satisfying all requirements.
• Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under Chapter 22C, Section 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old
• The candidate must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally known as the GED
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical exam
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
• Is not listed in the national decertification index: https://www.iadlest.org/our-services/ndi/about-ndi)
• Must be able to successfully complete a psychological exam
• Ability to obtain and maintain an MA License to Carry (LTC-A)
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license
• Ability to pass a drug and/or alcohol test.