Campus Police Officer I (Multiple Positions Available)

North Shore Community College•Lynn, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Community College is hiring Campus Police Officers to help ensure a secure campus environment and protect people, facilities, and property. Officers patrol campus buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas; enforce College and department policies and Massachusetts laws; provide emergency medical assistance; investigate crimes and other incidents; and take appropriate legal action, including arrests when necessary. Officers may assist courts or grand juries in prosecuting cases and perform related duties as required. The campus location and starting schedule may vary based on AFSCME shift bidding. Officers may work alone at times, must respond to emergencies, and are designated essential employees who must work when campuses are closed or classes are cancelled because of adverse weather. Officers carry a department-issued firearm while on duty and attend required firearms training. The position is full-time and benefited, with a stated salary of $2,716.01 biweekly ($70,616.26 annually).

Requirements

Be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 22C, Section 63, and be eligible to become POST certified.
Pass an extensive background investigation, CORI check, state and national background checks including fingerprinting and employment-history review, and a National Decertification Index check; pass CORI/SORI and/or a national background check as a condition of employment.
Have a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET).
Be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
Have completed a full-time Police Academy and/or full-time MPTC training academy, or be able to pass physical agility testing, medical examination, and pre-screening (including physical endurance testing) and successfully complete the MPTC Recruit Academy.
Be First Aid/CPR/AED certified or able to become certified upon employment.
Meet the stated criminal-history eligibility requirements, including no felony conviction or conviction for an offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C, and no misdemeanor conviction resulting in confinement as described under M.G.L. Chapter 22C, Section 14.
Before appointment, possess and maintain a valid unrestricted license to carry a large-capacity firearm under M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 13.
Have a Massachusetts Class D or higher motor vehicle operator's license, or an out-of-state equivalent, and provide a copy of the driving history record from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Pass the MPTC firearms course prescribed by the MPTC firearms curriculum.
Complete a POST Commission-approved psychological examination, drug test, and pre-placement medical examination.
Be able to interact with people under physical or emotional stress, maintain composure in stressful and emergency situations, and make decisions and act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations.
Exercise discretion when handling confidential information and establish rapport with people from different ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods and have the strength and endurance to lift heavy objects or persons.
Be able to work alone at times and operate a motor vehicle in response to emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
Bilingual ability.
First responder, CPR, or EMT certification.
Instructor certification in defensive tactics, firearms, or first response.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle and conduct rounds, security checks, and surveillance of campus buildings and grounds.
Determine the extent of violations, notify appropriate authorities, and take action in accordance with authorized procedures.
Maintain order among visitors and students; direct traffic and parking; and provide information as needed.
Use police powers to detect and apprehend law violators and investigate accidents, complaints, and suspicious activity.
Prepare reports on investigations and noteworthy incidents during tours of duty.
Handle or control emergencies by administering first aid, summoning assistance, directing traffic, and participating in searches.
Mediate disputes and inspect buildings, grounds, fire lanes, and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards.
Operate department equipment, including two-way radios, radio-telephone interconnects, facsimile machines, base stations, emergency and medical equipment, and office machines.
Apply College, department, and Commonwealth laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; explain applicable policies and procedures.
Coordinate others' efforts to accomplish assigned work objectives and maintain effective performance in accordance with department manuals, rules, policies, procedures, and orders.
Carry a department-issued firearm while on official duty and attend required training on its use.
Operate a motor vehicle and respond to emergencies.
Perform other related duties and specific assignments as required by the Chief of Police or designee.