Campus Police Officer II - Public Safety Department

Bunker Hill Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College seeks a full-time Campus Safety Officer to patrol the campus and ensure safety for staff, students, and visitors. The role includes investigating incidents, maintaining a secure environment, and requires a High School Diploma and ability to become certified in First Aid. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be prepared for physical and psychological evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a valid MA Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operators license.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified or ability to become certified upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and adjacent areas.
• Investigate crimes or incidents, assist courts in prosecution.
• Respond to disturbances and emergencies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Category:: Classified Staff
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Department:: Public Safety
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Apr 29, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: CLA
Position ID:: 187743

About Bunker Hill Community College:

With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is one of Massachusetts' largest community colleges, serving approximately 16,000 students annually. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC offers a broad range of educational opportunities throughout Greater Boston. BHCC fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students by offering associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific programs.

Job Description:

Patrols campus buildings and adjacent areas.

• Investigates crimes or other incidents, restraining or arresting suspects when necessary.
• Provides assistance to courts in prosecution of cases, performs related work as required to ensure and maintain a secure campus environment.
• Responds to disturbances and emergencies as needed.
• Create a safe and welcoming campus to staff, students, faculty and visitors.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma required.
• Possession of a Valid MA Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operators license.
• Non-Smoker: Must be a non-smoker of tobacco products under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 101A, and remain a non-smoker.
• Eligibility for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under MGL 22C Sec. 63.
• Eligibility for Certification by POST Commission.
• Ability to pass MPTC Entry Level Fitness Assessment.
• MPTC Recruit Officer Course Fitness Standards.
• Able to complete a MPTC Approved Full-Time Academy. (Department will arrange for attendance in a MPTC Approved Academy provided all other required qualifications are present (Contractual stipulations apply).
• Must possess a current License to carry (LTC) from appropriate city or town in Massachusetts.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified or ability to become certified upon employment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to details are essential.
• Ability to pass extensive background investigation, CORI and SORI check that is conducted.
• Applicant must undergo and successfully pass a police entry level physical and psychological exam.
• Ability to work in partnership with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of full-time law-enforcement or related experience in campus environment preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of MPTC Approved Full-Time Academy preferred.

Additional Information:

Salary: Annual $58,940.44 - $72,430.28 (Grade 17 Step 1-8) (Salary and Grade/Step commensurate with academy completion)

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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