Police Officer II

Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater State University

Salary: $2,475.98 bi-weekly

Position Summary:

Police Officer I; Front-line Patrol Eligibility List for Anticipated Vacancies
Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Tour of Duty and Schedule: TBD by shift bidding process; subject to change according to departmental needs. (Full-time, 12-month AFSCME position)
Must be available for off-shift overtime, including compulsory callbacks.
Area of Assignment: University Wide – Bridgewater

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned areas on foot, in a patrol vehicle, or by specialized means to ensure the safety of persons and security of buildings and grounds.
  • Protects against trespass, theft, damage to property or injury to individuals by screening visitors; inspecting rooms, packages and vehicles for explosives, firearms and other contraband; controlling crowds; providing personal protection to individuals as required; conducting surveillance of high-crime areas; searching for missing goods and persons; investigating complaints and reports of suspicious activity; mediating disputes; and inspecting buildings, grounds, fire lanes and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards to ensure campus security.
  • Exercises police powers in fair and equitable manner by making arrests, conducting searches, restraining violent persons, transporting persons under restraints and advising suspects of their constitutional rights to prosecute violators and to prevent further violations of law.
  • Investigating crimes, explosions and suspicious fires by interviewing witnesses, victims and others; preserves crime scenes and fires sites for examination by experts; and collects physical evidence to aid in locating and apprehending suspects and in preparing cases for prosecution.
  • Investigates traffic accidents on campus by operating breathalyzers and other chemical detection devices to determine liability and by measuring skid marks to determine vehicle speed at the time accidents occurred.
  • Assists the courts or grand juries by serving summonses, warrants and capiases; presenting evidence; testifying as witness; reporting case developments; and arranging for appearance of witnesses to provide information necessary for the prosecution of cases.
  • Enforces traffic and safety regulations by directing traffic; assisting operators of disabled motor vehicles; assisting pedestrians in crossing streets; writing traffic tickets; inspecting licenses, permits and registrations for validity; and arranging for snow removal or sanding to ensure the orderly flow of traffic and prevent accidents.
  • Operates such equipment as two-way radios, laptop and computers, facsimile transmitters or receivers, base stations, public address system, emergency medical equipment, office machines, firearms and riot control equipment.
  • Perform related duties such as cooperating and sharing information with other agencies; notifying designated personnel of emergencies; writing reports such as activity reports, daily logs, investigative reports and stolen vehicle recovery reports; maintaining records on lost-and-found items, criminal records and files on known criminals; assisting in the evacuation of residents in fire drills; assisting in firefighting operations; administering first aid to injured persons.

Requirements:

  • Passion for and commitment to social justice, racial justice, and civic engagement.
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Completion of the probationary period
  • Must have a current and valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression
  • Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations
  • Ability to make decisions and act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations
  • Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
  • Ability to deal tactfully with others
  • Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
  • Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  • Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures
  • Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information
  • Ability to gather information through observing individuals
  • Ability to gather information by examining records and documents;
  • Ability to accurately record information provided orally
  • Ability to gather information through questioning individuals
  • Ability to conduct interviews
  • Ability to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner
  • Ability to give written instructions in a precise, understandable manner
  • Ability to adapt to varying work situations
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
  • Physical stamina and endurance
  • Ability to lift heavy objects or persons
  • Ability to prepare general reports
  • Ability to prepare written reports
  • Ability to understand, apply and explain the policies, procedures, specifications guidelines and standards governing assigned unit activities
  • Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations
  • Ability to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
  • Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols
  • Ability to perform arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
  • Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives
  • Ability to motivate others

Preferred Requirements:

  • Previous experience in law enforcement and knowledge of Massachusetts police procedures, fire prevention methods and emergency medical procedures.
  • Graduate of full time Municipal Police Academy Training certified and approved by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) (or equivalent, as determined by the Chief of Police & MPTC).