Police Officer

Salary: $28.50 Hourly.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols will be conducted by cruiser, foot and bicycle, of all campus areas and surrounding jurisdiction. Must be able to exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with violators of laws and College regulations and be willing to work special assignments and be on call in time of emergency or special events. The shift will be determined by the needs of the department.
• Prevention and detection
• Arrest
• Search and Seizure
• Traffic enforcement
• Crash investigation
• Maintaining public order

Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and a successful completion of an approved full-time Massachusetts Police Training Council (MPTC) police academy or Massachusetts Special State Police Academy.
• Must obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms (Class A Large Capacity) permit in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 131.
• This position requires successful completion of an approved full-time Massachusetts Police Training Council (MPTC) police academy or
• Massachusetts Special State Police (SSPO) Academy.
• Must obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms (Class A Large Capacity) in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 131.
• Must possess a Special State Police Officer (SSPO) Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days.
• Candidate must maintain these certifications to remain a licensed police officer.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must pass a background check and psychological evaluation.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• A full motor vehicle/driving history report will be required as a part of the background check process.
• Candidate’s driver history must be approved by the college’s vehicle insurance carrier for operation of all police or college vehicles.