Campus Police Officer I (Part-Time)

Bristol Community College • Fall River, MA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you! As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

Requirements

• Must be able to meet the requirements of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 (Police Reform Bill).
• Candidates must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC)-approved basic training program.
• All candidates must complete Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) -approved physical and psychological fitness evaluation.
• As a condition of employment, candidate must pass a state and national background check.
• All final candidates must pass an examination approved by POST.
• Possess and maintain first aid and CPR certificates.
• All final candidates must successfully complete an interview administered by POST.
• Good moral character and fit for employment in law enforcement as determined by POST.
• Possess or can obtain and maintain a Class A license to carry firearm (M.G.L. c.140, section 131).
• Possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare written reports.
• Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required.
• Possess physical stamina and endurance.
• Demonstrated ability to work nights as required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm manner, make decisions, and act quickly in stressful and emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with others.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Demonstrated 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 conduct interviews.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and observing and questioning individuals.
• Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to give written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to lift heavy objects or persons.
• Ability to adapt to varying work situations.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of police procedures and practices, the law of arrest, and criminal procedures.
• Experience or knowledge in the use of police dispatching software, report writing programs, or CJIS technology.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state and federal laws, as well as departmental rules and regulations.
• Patrol Bristol campuses via foot, bike, and cruiser.
• Secure and check buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas.
• Provide exceptional customer service and community policing to the college community.
• Ensure and maintain a secure campus environment.
• Investigate complaints and reports of suspicious activity.
• Control crowds as necessary.
• Provide protection and security of persons, facilities and property.
• Patrol campus buildings and adjacent area(s) via foot, bike or Campus Police vehicle.
• Enforce college and department policies, rules and regulations, Massachusetts General Laws, and federal laws.
• Exercise police powers by making arrests, searching persons, and/or restraining and transporting violent persons; advise suspects of their constitutional rights to prosecute violators and to prevent further violations of law.
• Investigate crimes by interviewing witnesses, victims and others.
• Mediate disputes.
• Preserve crime scenes for examination by experts.
• Enforce campus 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 ensuring an orderly flow of traffic during snow removal or sanding.
• Operate equipment, such as but not limited to two-way radios, base stations, public address system, emergency medical equipment, office machines, firearms and riot control equipment.
• Cooperate and share information with other agencies.
• Notify designated personnel of emergencies.
• Write activity reports, daily logs, and investigative reports.
• Maintain records on lost-and-found items, criminal records and files on known criminals.
• Assist in the evacuation of community members in fire drills.
• Assist in firefighting operations.
• Raise and lower flags.
• Provide emergency medical assistance.
• Aid courts or grand juries in prosecution cases.
• Work during periods of inclement weather, hurricanes, blizzards, natural and manmade disasters.
• Perform occasional mandatory overtime, details, and campus dispatch and switchboard operator duties.
• Promote community policing and community engagement in all tasks and duties.
• Model a commitment to ethics and integrity in law enforcement.
• Participate in community engagement and continually offer exceptional customer service to the entire Bristol community and surrounding areas.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• life
• long-term disability
• retirement
• paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)
• tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED