Campus Police Officer On Call

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College is seeking a sworn police officer to patrol campus, protect students and staff, and uphold state and college laws. You will respond to medical calls, fire alarms, and emergencies, enforce regulations, and testify in court as needed.

The role involves investigations, traffic control, safety escorts, and community policing initiatives. The position is on‑campus with a requirement to complete a 90‑day probation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of police practices, Massachusetts General Law, and investigative procedures.
• Ability to analyze emergency situations and make independent decisions.
• Strong communication skills and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds to ensure safety and security.
• Enforce laws, regulations, and college policies; respond to emergencies.
• Conduct investigations and coordinate with other agencies.
• Refer violations to conduct system or criminal court; testify when required.
• Enforce parking rules, assist with traffic, and provide safety escorts.
• Participate in community policing and crime prevention initiatives.
• Complete a 90-day probationary period.
• Be familiar with dispatching duties and clerical tasks.
• Supervise crowd control at college events.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Decision making under pressure

Team collaboration

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Graduate of a Full-Time MA Recruit Police Academy or equivalent

POST certification as Police Officer

Special State Police Officer eligibility (M.G.L ch.22 s.63)

Massachusetts Class A License to Carry

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch

Records management systems

Job description

Position Overview & Responsibilities

Principal responsibilities include patrols of college buildings/grounds; safety and security of college community members and property; enforcement of laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the rules/ regulations of the college; response to medical calls, fire alarms, and other emergency situations. This is a sworn police position. Additional responsibilities include:

• Patrol college buildings and grounds to ensure the safety of people and security of buildings and other property.
• Enforcement of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, town by-laws, and college regulations and policies.
• Conduct investigations and work collaboratively with other agencies in this regard.
• Refer violations to the College’s student conduct system and/or the criminal court system, placing the person under arrest or protective custody when appropriate.
• Testify in court and college conduct system hearings.
• Enforce parking rules and regulations.
• Assist with vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Provide safety escorts.
• Respond to medical calls, fire alarms, and other campus emergencies, providing assistance as required.
• Participate in the department’s community policing and crime prevention initiatives as part of regular patrol and at other times.
• Must complete a 90‑day probationary period.
• Be familiar with dispatching duties to include radio dispatching, answering business and emergency phones, performing various computer duties, maintaining the department log, and other clerical tasks.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Supervise crowd control at college events.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a graduate of a Full-Time MA Recruit Police Academy or equivalent.
• Applicants must be able to be certified as a Full-Time Police Officer by POST – Peace Officer Standard Training Commission.
• Appointees must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L ch.22 s.63.
• Massachusetts Class A License to Carry.
• Knowledge of police practices, Massachusetts General Law, and investigative procedures and demonstrate competency in keeping self up to date through required department-sponsored training and EOPSS Learning program.
• Ability to analyze emergency situations and make independent decisions affecting the safety and well‑being of the community.
• Must be able to work with or without direct shift supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with members of the college community, visitors to campus, and local agencies/officials.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, working knowledge of computer‑aided dispatch and records management programs preferred.
• Must be honest and able to be trusted with confidential information. Work‑related dishonesty or disclosure of confidential information will be grounds for termination.
• Knowledge of police practices, Massachusetts General Law, and investigative procedures and demonstrate competency in keeping self up to date through required department-sponsored training and EOPSS Learning program.
• Ability to analyze emergency situations and make independent decisions affecting the safety and well‑being of the community. Must be able to work with or without direct shift supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with members of the college community, visitors to campus, and local agencies/officials.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, working knowledge of computer‑aided dispatch and records management programs preferred.
• Must be honest and able to be trusted with confidential information.
• Work‑related dishonesty or disclosure of confidential information will be grounds for termination.

Application Materials Should Include

• Resume
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.

Application Deadline: 05/30/2026

Work Location

This is an on‑campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on‑campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue. Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career‑focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220‑acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Final compensation will be set within the established range consistent with the terms of the collective bargaining unit agreement and in consideration of the candidate’s qualifications and experience.