Campus Police II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Salem, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Campus Police Officer II at Salem State University, you will protect the campus community by patrolling on foot and by vehicle and enforcing Massachusetts state laws and university regulations. The role includes community-oriented policing, crime prevention education, preliminary investigations, traffic enforcement, and emergency response, including first aid and medical transport. Officers exercise full police powers, including making arrests and testifying in court, and collaborate with external agencies while building partnerships with students, faculty, and staff. The position may include specialized training in bicycle patrol, defensive tactics, firearms instruction, and crime prevention programming. Administrative duties include supervising junior officers, conducting training, maintaining records, and operating law enforcement technology. Officers may respond to emergencies, work special events, conduct investigations, and participate in community outreach. This is an onsite role in Salem, Massachusetts, with in-person campus responsibilities that may require evening, weekend, and holiday hours. There are multiple vacancies. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and CORI checks; the position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in a governmental police force or law enforcement work, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifying education.
An associate degree in police science, law enforcement, or criminal justice may substitute for up to one year of required experience; a bachelor's degree or higher in one of these fields may substitute for the required experience. Education toward such a degree is prorated based on completed requirements.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Massachusetts Class A Firearms Permit.
Must pass a background investigation, medical examination, psychological screening, and Municipal Police Training Committee fitness standards.
Must possess or be able to obtain Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission certification meeting applicable statutory requirements for employment as a police officer in the Commonwealth.
Must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.
Must be able to pass a drug and/or alcohol test.
Must be able to maintain composure and perform under stressful conditions and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Applicants with felony convictions or convictions involving Chapter 94C or 209A of the Massachusetts General Laws, or similar violations in other areas, will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

MPTC-academy training and POST-C certification are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol the campus on foot and by vehicle.
Enforce Massachusetts state laws and university regulations.
Conduct community-oriented policing and crime prevention education.
Conduct preliminary investigations and traffic enforcement.
Respond to emergencies, including providing first aid and medical transport.
Exercise police powers, including making arrests and testifying in court.
Collaborate with external agencies and build partnerships with students, faculty, and staff.
Participate in specialized activities such as bicycle patrol, defensive tactics, firearms instruction, and crime prevention programming.
Supervise junior officers and conduct training.
Maintain records and operate law enforcement technology.
Work special events and participate in community outreach.