Campus Police Officer

North Andover, MA
Merrimack College

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.
  • Supervise crowd control at college events.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.