Campus Police Officer

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry College Public Safety Department is seeking certified campus police officers. You’ll work in a hybrid model with sworn campus police and non-sworn public safety officers, providing safety 24/7 in a college community.

Responsibilities include emergency response, investigations, law enforcement, traffic control, and community outreach. Requires high school diploma, MA driver’s license, POST certification eligibility, and successful background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License required.
• POST Certification required or eligible for certification.
• Successful background check and medical/policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property as part of a campus police team.
• Respond to emergencies, conduct initial investigations and follow-ups.
• Make arrests, issue summonses, and testify as needed.
• Provide safety outreach to students and staff; engage in community events.
• Operate police equipment, vehicles, radios, and video systems.
• Maintain knowledge of laws and campus policies; ensure diversity and inclusion.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

POST Certification

Job description

Salary: $25.00 to $27.00 an hour

Position Summary

The Curry College Public Safety Department is tasked with providing a safe and secure environment for our community members to live, learn, and work. Our department adopts a hybrid model with fully sworn and certified Campus Police Officers that work in conjunction with non-sworn civilian Public Safety Officers. Together we operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Essential Functions

1. Protect life and property. Working as a member of a team, and in problem solving partnerships with the community, actively seeks to identify safety and security related problems and concerns and take the necessary steps to resolve those problems or concerns efficiently and effectively.
2. Respond safely and rapidly to emergency calls for police service such as reports of crimes in progress; suspected criminal activity; medical emergencies; environmental emergencies; fires, fire alarms; motion and intrusion alarms; and accidents, etc. Render aid and assistance to victims, advising them of available services, and making appropriate referrals to available resources. Conduct thorough initial investigations of incidents and follow up investigations assigned. Assist Massachusetts State Police, Milton Police, Milton Fire, Coastal EMS, and other public safety agencies as requested and/or required.
3. In accordance with law, best practices and as well as established policies and procedures, properly responding to and reporting incidents that are in violation of law, including arresting violators, seeking criminal summonses, testifying in a court of law and other duties associated with the criminal justice system or college rules and regulations.
4. Prevent criminal activity in and around Curry College through highly visible, omnipresent police patrols. Attend community events and speak to students, faculty and/or staff regarding strategies and tactics to stay safe.
5. Using analytical data to educate and inform preventative patrol tactics and problem-solving strategies.
6. Performing traffic direction, parking enforcement, and crowd control duties as assigned.
7. Knowledge of police practices and investigative procedures of a comprehensive campus law enforcement program.
8. Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
9. Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, and video systems.
10. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering a welcoming work environment.
11. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; and respond well to questions.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
• Candidate must have an active Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Candidate must be eligible for appointment as Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63 and able to maintain their eligibility for the duration of their employment.
• Candidate must be eligible for appointment as a Norfolk County Deputy Sheriff and maintain their eligibility for the duration of their employment.
• Candidate must be eligible for the Massachusetts Peace Officers Standards and Training Certification (POSTC) and remain a Certified Officer for the duration of their employment.
• Entry Level Candidate must successfully pass the Human Resources Division (HRD) comprehensive medical exam.
• Entry Level Candidate must successfully pass the Human Resources Division (HRD) Physical Ability Test (PAT).
• Entry Level Candidate will be required to attend and complete a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) certified basic police Recruit Officer Course.
• Candidate will be required to successfully complete a prescribed Field Training Program.
• Candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, a pre-employment psychological examination, and a pre-employment medical exam.

Preferred Requirements

• Candidate would have an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject matter from an accredited college or university.
• Candidate would have obtained their POST Certification by having completed a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Basic Recruit Officer Academy and/or obtained a permanent exemption from the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) that has been approved and accepted by the Massachusetts State Police.
• Candidate would have active certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Stop the Bleed.
• Candidate would have campus law enforcement experience.
• Candidate would have knowledge of CAD and report writing operating systems.
• Candidate would have knowledge of police procedures and practices, the laws of arrest and criminal procedures.
• Candidate would have a strong ability to understand the dynamics and culture of working at an institution of higher learning.