Campus Police Officer — Public Safety & Community Guardian

Bentley University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley University Police Department seeks qualified law enforcement officers to protect university property and the Bentley community in a 24/7 campus safety role. Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, investigations, arrests, court testimony, and community outreach on campus in Waltham, MA.

The position requires POST certification in MA, a valid MA driver’s license, firearm license, and successful completion of physical/psychological exams with a thorough background check; shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain MA POST certification for employment as a law enforcement officer.
• Unrestricted MA driver's license with insurable history.
• MA firearms license (larger capacity) in accordance with MA law.
• Must be at least 21 years old at application.
• Must pass physical and psychological examinations.
• Must pass a stringent background investigation.
• Completion of a police academy within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol university buildings and grounds to deter crime.
• Respond to and document general and emergency calls and violations.
• Make arrests or refer incidents to Student Affairs for disciplinary action.
• Investigate accidents.
• Provide directions and information to the public.
• Promote police-community relations through routine interaction.
• Provide campus transportation services including escorts.
• Testify in court, hearings, and related processes.
• Investigate crimes with department detectives.
• Perform other duties to enhance campus safety.

Skills

Public safety

Investigation

Arrests

Court testimony

Education

High School diploma/GED

POST certification (MA)

MA driver's license

Firearm license (MA)

Age 21+

Physical & psychological exams

Background check

Police academy within 1 year

Job description

Bentley University Police Department seeks qualified law enforcement officers to protect university property and the Bentley community in a 24/7 campus safety role. Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, investigations, arrests, court testimony, and community outreach on campus in Waltham, MA.

The position requires POST certification in MA, a valid MA driver’s license, firearm license, and successful completion of physical/psychological exams with a thorough background check; shift