Campus Safety Officer - Emergency Response & Education

Wellesley; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Free campus parking

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Campus facilities access

Job summary

Wellesley College is seeking Campus Police Officers to join two openings on our campus in Wellesley, MA. The officers will engage with the College community, respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and provide safety education.

Represented by the Wellesley College Police Association, officers must meet POST certification, complete academy requirements, and maintain licenses. This full-time union position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain POST certification.
• Graduate of a full-time police academy certified by the MPTC or the SSPO Academy conducted by the Massachusetts State Police.
• Minimum age 21.
• Strong written and oral communication; problem solving and customer service.
• Experience in de-escalation and crisis response.
• Eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer per M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63.
• Massachusetts Class A License to Carry Firearms.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Ability to work independently of close supervision.
• Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam.
• Out-of-state recruit academy requires an exemption.
• Prior experience in higher education preferred.
• EMT certification a plus.
• Vaccination and boosters against COVID-19 encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Protect assets of the College community and respond to safety needs 24/7.
• Investigate crimes, suspicious activity, or other incidents.
• Enforce Massachusetts laws and educate about them where applicable.
• Engage with local community in training and preparedness.
• Identify and participate in proceedings of criminal offenders.
• Provide First Responder level medical assistance where appropriate.
• Facilitate movement of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Attend department trainings and development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

POST certification

Police academy graduate

Bachelor's degree preferred

21 years old

Strong communication

De-escalation training

Crisis response

SSPO eligibility

Massachusetts Carry License

Massachusetts Driver's License

Independent work

Background check cleared

EMT certification

Vaccination up-to-date

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Wellesley College is seeking Campus Police Officers to join two openings on our campus in Wellesley, MA. The officers will engage with the College community, respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and provide safety education.

Represented by the Wellesley College Police Association, officers must meet POST certification, complete academy requirements, and maintain licenses. This full-time union position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.