Police Officer
Salary: $31.78 – 41.75.
Essential Functions:
- To be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the MIT community.
- Will collaborate with campus stakeholders to address safety concerns and promote a culture of mutual respect and understanding with students, researchers, faculty, staff, and visitors from around the world.
- Patrol assigned areas of campus on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to deter and detect criminal activity, respond to emergencies, and provide support during special events, demonstrations, and other campus activities.
- Conduct initial criminal investigations, gather evidence, and collaborate with local law enforcement agencies as necessary; and participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Requirements:
- Graduation from fa full-time MA state or municipal police academy or MPTC-approved equivalent training;
- A high school diploma or its equivalent;
- A driver’s license;
- MA Class A License to Carry;
- Eligibility for appointment as a Massachusetts Special State Police Officer;
- Massachusetts POST Commission certification or ability to gain POST certification; demonstrated organizational and verbal communication skills; and experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, report writing, handling emergency procedures, and community policing principles;
- Must qualify in the use of firearms.
Preferred Requirements:
- Two years of law enforcement experience (college/university police department preferred).
- An associate’s degree or higher in criminal justice or related subject.