Patrol Officer

Suffolk University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance & life leave

Flexible Spending Account (FSA/HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Suffolk University is seeking Patrol Officers to join the Police and Public Safety Department in Boston. Officers will protect students, staff and guests, deter crime, and respond to emergencies while upholding university rules and collaborating with campus partners.

Qualified applicants will be 21+, US citizens, with a high school diploma or HiSET, and able to obtain MA firearms license. The role offers diverse shifts, training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HiSET completion (or equivalent) is required.
• Must be a US citizen or naturalized citizen.
• Must obtain MA License to Carry Firearms (Class A Large Capacity) per M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 131.
• Clear conduct and suitability required including background checks and psychological evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency assistance and community relations.
• Prevent and deter crime; secure scenes; investigate crimes and take statements.
• Enforce university rules and regulations.
• Respond to calls for assistance and provide escorts as directed.
• Administer first aid/CPR and respond to alarms and evacuations.
• Patrol campus buildings/grounds by foot, bike, or vehicle.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports; testify when required.

Skills

Emergency response

Community relations

Conflict resolution

Report writing

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or HiSET

Job description

Suffolk University is pleased to announce immediate openings as a Patrol Officer with the Police and Public Safety Department. Patrol Officers work in partnership with the Suffolk University community they serve to ensure a safe and secure environment, maintain order, protect students, faculty, staff, and guests, prevent crime, protect buildings and properties, reduce the fear of crime, and improve the overall quality of life for the entire Suffolk University community.

Primary/Principal Responsibilities

• Provide emergency assistance, perform community relations and conflict resolution.
• Prevent and deter crime, enforce laws, secure crime scenes, investigate crimes, gather evidence, and take statements in compliance with relevant statutory and constitutional legal requirements.
• Enforce Suffolk University rules and regulations.
• Respond to calls for assistance, providing walking escorts to university buildings, banks, MBTA stations, parking garages, or other locations as directed by a supervisor.
• Administer first aid and CPR to the officer’s appropriate level of training.
• Respond to alarms, maintain fire watch, and handle emergency evacuations.
• Interior and exterior patrol of buildings and property by foot, bicycle, or vehicle.
• Prepare and submit appropriate reports.
• Provide creditable testimony in court, administrative hearings and/or university proceedings.
• Operate a department vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform other public safety, law enforcement or community policing duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Naturalized US Citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Training Program (HiSET) which was formally known as the GED.
• Must be able to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms (Class A Large Capacity) in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 131.
• Must possess and demonstrate ethical behavior, emotional stability, sound judgment, integrity, and ability to accept responsibility for completing assigned duties.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not required.
• Must have no prior felony record.
• Must possess a valid driver's license or be able to obtain a driver's license prior to hire.
• Successful completion of a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) certified basic Police Recruit Academy (or have an approved MPTC waiver) and ability to obtain and retain Special State Police (SSPO) and Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff powers in accordance with MGL Chapter 22C, section 63.
• Ability to successfully complete training and show proficiency in the proper use of department issued weapons, police vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to obtain MA POST Commission Certification and SSPO Warrant of Appointment and pass a state and national background check pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6E, § 4 as a condition of employment.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; strong ability to write clear and concise reports; the ability to organize and engage in problem solving activities; a strong commitment to prevention and the community policing philosophy.
• Protect and serve in a diverse community while exercising sound judgement and to take fair and impartial law enforcement actions that are free from bias.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of police authority and jurisdiction, constitutional law, and criminal law and procedure.
• Prior to appointment, selected candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, including drug testing and a comprehensive psychological evaluation.

Physical Activities/Work Environment

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time; must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb and descend stairs, balance, walk, and run as needed.
• Must be able to access all facilities and areas of the campus on foot, to respond to emergencies or other calls for service, including the upper most floors of campus building when elevators are unavailable.
• Must be able to physically detain, lift, and push or pull a human being.
• Must physically be able to operate and communicate using a variety of machines and equipment including radios, telephones, batons, automobiles, office equipment, etc.
• Must be able to utilize human senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
• Work environment includes exposure to unusual elements, such as severe weather or temperatures and loud noises.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including rotating shift assignments, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available for on-call assignments and overtime shifts as needed.
• Work environment includes exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety.
• Must be physically fit and able to defend community members and oneself from attack or physical assault.
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear the required uniform.

Special Work Schedule Requirements

May be required to execute duties and responsibilities under life-threatening conditions. The position is considered an essential employee and as such is required to work in preparation for, during and immediately after regional emergencies impacting the university, and / or during emergencies directly impacting the university and/or the region; depending on shift assignment, may be required to work nights and weekends, required to work holidays; at times mandated to work overtime.

Police officers are required to successfully complete a structured Field Training Officer (FTO) program and complete training relative to the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) process, including training in ethics and integrity; harassment prevention; and the Department's mission, values, and goals, which are provided upon hire, promotion and annually and posted at all police stations on all campuses.

The Department is currently hiring for all shifts as well as part-time for the right candidates. We provide all the training and uniforms for this position.

What We Offer

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 6.0% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and leave insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA/HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (100% undergraduate tuition remission for employees, and their dependents)

The salary range for this role is Salary Range ($28.00-$40.00 hourly plus differential, depending on experience).

Salary Transparency Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.

Suffolk University is a private, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common and we are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, City Hall and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience since 1906. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and cooperation.

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