Campus Police Officer

Merrimack College • Andover, MA

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About The Position

This is a sworn police position responsible for the safety and security of the college community and property. The principal responsibilities include patrols of college buildings and grounds, enforcement of laws and college regulations, response to medical calls, fire alarms, and other emergency situations. Additional responsibilities include conducting investigations, referring violations to the college's student conduct system, enforcing parking rules, assisting with traffic, providing safety escorts, supervising crowd control at events, and participating in community policing initiatives. The position requires completion of a 90-day probationary period and familiarity with dispatching duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Full-Time MA Recruit Police Academy or equivalent.
• Able to be certified as a Full-Time Police Officer by POST - Peace Officer Standard Training Commission.
• Eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L ch.22 s.63.
• Massachusetts Class A License to Carry.
• Knowledge of police practices, Massachusetts General Law, and investigative procedures.
• Ability to analyze emergency situations and make independent decisions affecting the safety and well-being of the community.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with members of the college community, visitors to campus, and local agencies/officials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of computer-aided dispatch and records management programs preferred.
• Must be honest and able to be trusted with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Patrol college buildings and grounds to ensure the safety of people and security of buildings and other property.
• Enforcement of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, town by-laws, and college regulations and policies.
• Conduct investigations and work collaboratively with other agencies.
• Refer violations to the College's student conduct system and/or the criminal court system, placing the person under arrest or protective custody when appropriate.
• Testify in court and college conduct system hearings.
• Enforce parking rules and regulations.
• Assist with vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Provide safety escorts.
• Supervise crowd control at college events.
• Respond to medical calls, fire alarms, and other campus emergencies, providing assistance as required.
• Participate in the department's community policing and crime prevention initiatives as part of regular patrol and at other times.
• Complete a 90-day probationary period.
• Be familiar with dispatching duties including radio dispatching, answering business and emergency phones, performing various computer duties, maintaining the department log, and other clerical tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• On-campus position providing a fully on-campus, residential college experience.
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster highly recommended.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed