Campus Police Officer I

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MassBay Community College seeks Campus Police Officer to patrol campus facilities, enforce laws, and provide a visible security presence. The role supports a safe educational environment through proactive community policing.

The officer will conduct investigations, enforce college safety regulations, and assist courts as required, partnering with the Department of Public Safety to protect students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy MPTC prescreening and basic training or have official exemption.
• U.S. citizen, 21+ by training start date.
• High school diploma or HiSET/GED required.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s in criminal justice, CPR/First Responder certifications, bilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds to ensure security and deter trespass, theft, and hazards.
• Enforce state laws and institutional rules; restrain or arrest suspects as needed.
• Investigate crimes and incidents and assist in court proceedings.
• Maintain and promote a safe, secure environment for students and staff.

Skills

Public safety

Crisis management

Communication

Education

High school diploma / HiSET / GED

Criminal justice degree (assoc/bach)

Tools

MPTC training

CPR certification

First Responder certs

Job description

Salary: $67874.04 annually.

Position Summary

The police officers of the MassBay Department of Public Safety are armed law enforcement professionals.

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds.

A part of the public safety department responsible for patrolling campuses and buildings, assisting college community members in a proactive manner, providing a police presence on campus as the eyes and ears for administration, conduct investigations as appropriate and working and acting in a manner to achieve crime prevention and community safety.

The Campus Police Officer shall perform duties in an honest and respectful manner to provide quality customer service and assistance.

Essential Functions

• Patrol the buildings and grounds of the College on foot or in a patrol vehicle to ensure the security of buildings and grounds and to guard against trespass, theft, damage to property, fire, and injury;
• 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.

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

Preferred Requirements

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Aff
• 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.