Institutional Security Officer II

Massachusetts-College-of-Art-and-Desig; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is seeking a Public Safety Officer to protect campus facilities and grounds, 40 hours per week. The role involves rounds, emergency response, access control, and coordinating with college community.

Open 24/7, including weekends and holidays, with potential overtime per AFCSME agreement. CPR certification and strong judgment required. Must maintain logs, operate radios, and monitor CCTV and alarms.

Qualifications

• Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in law enforcement or guarding buildings, equipment, or people.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Education toward a degree may substitute for experience per substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Make periodic rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds.
• Assist in campus evacuations during emergencies and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain logs and operate CCTV and alarm systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Public safety software

Education

Associate's degree in police science or relevant field

Job description

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

The basic purpose of work is to protect and safeguard the buildings and grounds of MassArt for the faculty, staff, students, and general public. Performs related duties such as screening persons for identification, purpose of visit, or required authorization; operating two-way radios and/or base station address systems; locking or unlocking doors, gates, etc.; directing or controlling traffic; assessing road or parking lot conditions for property owned or under the control of the college to determine need for emergency snow removal or sanding; and maintaining records.

This is a 40 hour per week position. The Public Safety Department is open seven (7) days per week, 24 hours a day, year round. Officers may be required to work weekends and/or holidays. Also, this position may be required to perform occasional mandatory overtime assignments in accordance with Article 10 of the AFCSME contract.

Salary: Grade 10, Step 1- $45,262.88 annually

Bargaining Unit: Position is a unit position governed by the AFSCME collective bargaining unit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Office, and e-mail.
• Basic knowledge, ability and willingness to learn software programs specific to the Public Safety Department.
• Working Conditions: Institution Security Officers work in and around the grounds of MassArt; work alone; work outside in all weather conditions; are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; lift heavy objects or persons; work with people who are under physical or emotional stress; and work varied shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Make periodic rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds assigned.
• Assist in the evacuation of any campus building in emergency situations.
• Ability to become CPR certified and to provide first aid when needed.
• Ability to work assigned shift forty hours per week.
• Ability to interact with members of the public and college community.
• Responds to inquiries on such matters as travel routes, parking, etc.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate via radio and telephone.
• Ability to screen visitors, answer questions, and provide directions and information.
• Maintain awareness while on duty.
• Maintain an accurate written log.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain accountability of college property and facilities under their control.
• Ability to enforce college rules and regulations including the ability to handle situations regarding prohibited conduct.
• Ability to monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
• Ability to report criminal activity, suspicious persons on campus while making observations of assigned areas.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• May require occasional driving of department transport vans.

Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) six months of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in law enforcement, in a governmental police force or in work involving the protection or security of buildings, equipment or people as a major duty, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:

Must have valid driver's license and must have a good driving record.

Substitutions:

• An Associate's or higher degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for the required experience.*
• *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

In addition the College seeks:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to effectively interact with people of all backgrounds.
• As a condition of employment, all candidates recommended for hire will be subject to a comprehensive background screening which includes, physical examination and drug screen.

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.