Police Officer I

Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston College

Position Summary:

Duties and responsibilities include police and security work under the direction of a Sergeant or higher-ranking officer. In addition to the traditional role of a police department, the Boston College Police Department carries out a variety of proactive educational, outreach and crime prevention programs. We deliver professional and high-quality services with sensitivity to the unique concerns of the University community.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrolling the campuses and other assigned areas owned or controlled by Boston College on foot, and/or by various police vehicles and police dispatching;
  • Ensuring compliance with University rules and regulations as well as the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to protect life and property;
  • Providing crime prevention information, developing partnerships with the community and serving as a proactive resource to the community;
  • Providing building security including locking doors;
  • Investigating and preparing preliminary investigation reports;
  • Enforcing parking and traffic rules and regulating pedestrian movement and behavior;
  • Providing first aid treatment and emergency medical transport to the college community as needed;
  • Exercising police powers by making arrests and assisting in the prosecution of criminal offenses.
  • Officers may work as part of a public safety detail for University and athletic events including events involving work with other law enforcement agencies. Police Officers may also receive training and/or be delegated responsibility for additional work assignments that include Bicycle or Motorcycle Patrol, Investigations, Field Training Officer, Force Options/Defensive Tactics Instructors, Range Instructors, Background Investigator, Training Unit Instructor, Accreditation, and Crime Prevention Officer.
  • Must have the ability to maintain composure and perform under stressful conditions and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be able to work all schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Boston College conducts background checks, including education, and verifies COVID-19 vaccination and booster as part of the hiring process.

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Associates Degree preferably in Criminal Justice or a related field.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
  • Ability to obtain Massachusetts Class ‘A’ Firearms Permit.
  • One or two years related professional experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must pass background investigation, medical examination, and psychological screening.
  • Must meet Municipal Training Committee fitness standard.
  • Must successfully graduate or have graduated (preferred) from a Municipal Police Training.
  • Committee (MPTC) approved full time recruit academy, or the Massachusetts Special State Police Officers Academy (SSPO classes 1-30 only), or an MPTC approved academy combined with the MPTC Bridge Academy that meets the requirements to be certified under POST-C.
  • Ability to obtain certification issued by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST-C), meeting the statutory requirements set forth in Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 chapter 6E authorizing employment to work as police officer in the Commonwealth.
  • Successful completion of a twelve (12) month probationary period.
  • No person who has been convicted of a felony or of an offense involving Chapter 94C or 209A of the Massachusetts General Laws, or similar violations in other areas, will be considered for police employment.
  • The hiring department will contact only applicants selected for interview.