Job Description Summary
To provide law enforcement, security and related public safety services for both the protection of University-owned property and the members of the Bentley community in fulfillment of the department’s mission to provide a comprehensive program of services to help ensure the campus remains a safe and pleasant place in which to live, study and work.
For more information about the Bentley University Police Department, please watch the recruitment video below.
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Essential Duties
- Patrol University buildings and grounds to deter crime, prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violations of the General Laws of Massachusetts.
- Respond to, investigate and properly document general and emergency calls for service and violations of University regulations, and/or General Laws.
- Make arrests and/or refer incidents to Student Affairs for disciplinary action, when appropriate; investigate accidents; provide direction and information to the general public; promote good police-community relations through scheduled activities and routine interaction with the University community.
- Provide transportation services including on campus personal safety escorts, non-emergency medical transports to area medical facilities and other transportation duties as assigned.
- Testify in court, University judicial hearings and any other process as deemed necessary. Investigate crimes and other incidents in conjunction with department detectives, as assigned.
- Perform any other duties as assigned, which are necessary to enhance public safety on campus and protect the lives, safety and property of the students, faculty, staff and guests of the University.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess the following:
- A minimum of a High School diploma/GED.
- Ability to receive and retain certification from the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission authorizing employment as a law enforcement officer.
- Hold and maintain an unrestricted United States driver's license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley's insurance carrier.
- Hold and maintain a license to carry a firearm (larger capacity) in MA in accordance with MGL CH140 sec 131.
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
- The ability to pass a physical and psychological examination.
- The ability to pass a stringent background investigation.
- Completion of a police academy within one year of appointment.
Preferred Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a Bachelor's degree (in any related field).
- An honorable discharge after completion of a tour of service in a branch of the United States Military.
- Graduate of a MA Police Training Council Academy (or approved equivalent from another state).
Work Environment
Officers will spend the majority of their shift on active patrol responding to calls for service, performing building checks of buildings and other areas and to conduct field interviews and investigations. Officers will be exposed to all types of weather conditions and may have to spend extended periods of time in such conditions. Officers may be exposed to loud noises when working extra duty at concerts and construction sites. Officers may be exposed to hazardous materials in the course of their work. ... Officers are required to work irregular shifts and hours due to the 24-hour nature of police work.
Special Instructions
Work Schedule
4 X 2 rotating; shifts include 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Pay Information
This position within University Police is a union position. Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
Background Check
Extensive background check and successful completion of a physical and psychological evaluation required. Bentley University requires reference checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.