Sergeant

Boston, MA
Wentworth Institute of Technology

Position Summary:

The Sergeant will support and emulate the mission, core values, and goals of Wentworth by providing a safe campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. These services are provided with the highest standards of inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.

Essential Functions:

  • Following the values and policies of the organization and department.
  • Providing a full range of law enforcement and security services.
  • Investigating calls, complaints, and suspicious activity and incidents
  • Enforcing laws, maintaining order, and assisting people.
  • Identifying criminal activity, apprehending offenders, and identifying the source of problems.
  • Working with other law enforcement agencies to resolve issues.
  • Supporting the department’s mission by respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Requirements:

  • Five years of sworn law enforcement experience as a sergeant or above.
  • Applicants must be a graduate of a full-time MA State Police Academy or full-time MPTC Academy or equivalent.
  • All candidates must be POST certified or able to certify under the new Massachusetts POST standards.
  • License to carry a firearm in Massachusetts.
  • Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment that includes criminal history, driving record, medical examination, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and an inclusive appraisal of work history.
  • This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the applicant must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check and possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence.