Job Description
Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested
in joining the Wentworth community as a
Police
Officer.
The Wentworth Institute of Technology Police Department will
support and emulate the mission, core values, and goals of
Wentworth by providing a safe campus for students, faculty, staff,
and visitors. These services are provided with the highest
standards of inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.
The Wentworth Institute of Technology police officer is expected to
support the Wentworth community by following the organization’s and
department’s values and polices. The Wentworth Institute of
Technology police officer will provide a full range of law
enforcement and security services.
Job Summary:
This position will investigate calls, complaints, and suspicious
activity and incidents, will enforce laws, maintain order, assist
people, identify criminal activity, apprehend offenders, identify
the source of problems in the Wentworth community, and work with
other law enforcement agencies to resolve issues. The police
officer will support the department’s mission by respecting the
rights and dignity of all individuals while completing the
functions of their job.
This position will work both independently and cooperatively to
provide proactive police protection and crime prevention consistent
with community policing standards. This position will ensure the
Wentworth community's safety in an orderly, efficient, and
professional manner. This role is expected to conduct
investigations of issues and crimes which lead to identification,
apprehension, and prosecution of offenders.
Essential Functions:
- Enforces criminal laws, policies, rules, and regulations in a
fair, consistent, and equitable manner.
Contacts the public in a responsive, non-escalatory manner when
warning, citing, or arresting persons for violations of the
law.
Exercises considerable judgment and resourcefulness in the
investigation and arrest of criminals, and while maintaining law
and order during times of emergency.
Performs varied duties involving the patrol of assigned areas,
buildings, streets, and grounds, to provide increased protection of
life and property.
Patrols street and grounds within assigned areas on foot,
bicycle, or vehicle to deter violations and crimes.
Responds to emergency calls and asks for assistance in
situations including, but not limited to, fire alarms,
intrusion/panic alarms, and accidents.
Conducts investigations of assigned cases and cites or arrests
when laws have been violated.
Investigates all complaints of criminal acts reported by the
public or assigned by a superior.
Directs activities in accidents and disaster areas, renders
first aid, and restores traffic flow.
Assists other law enforcement officers with warrants,
apprehending criminals, crowd management, and other general law
enforcement work. Guards and protects university property.
Minimum Requirements :
- High school diploma or GED.
- 21 years of age.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth of Massachusetts
POST Commission Certification and SSPO Warrant of
Appointment.
- Eligible to attend a Municipal Police Academy Training (MPTC)
Full-Time Police Academy.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a license to carry a firearm in
Massachusetts.
- Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment
that includes criminal history, driving record, medical
examination, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and an
inclusive appraisal of work history.
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in state
of residence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Full-Time MPTC or Massachusetts State Police
Academy or equivalent.
- POST certified.
- Bachelor’s degree
Position Details:
The job grade for this position is Grade ACOPS.
The expected hourly rate for this position is between $33.09 -
$35.36 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this
role.
At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for
H-1B visas.
Compensation and Benefits
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair,
transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We
believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports
equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all
employees.
Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered
to support the best experience for our employees.
https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the
Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a
diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has
the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make
contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive
Excellence at Wentworth.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive
Excellence, please visit the website
https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence
.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and
accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations,
contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin
Wells, at
wellsc1@wit.edu .
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (
Form
I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based
system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records
available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are
authorized to work in the United States.