Police Officer

Simmons University • Boston, MA

3d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Simmons University Police Officers work in a team based environment to support the Simmons University Public Safety Department and the Simmons University community by providing Public Safety and Law Enforcement services with dignity and respect. Police Officers will assist in providing a safe and secure community with the highest degrees of ethics and integrity. Police Officers will protect the lives of the Simmons University community as well as safeguard the property of Simmons University. Police Officers will enforce the regulations of Simmons University and the Massachusetts General Laws.

Requirements

• Applicants must have successfully completed a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) certified basic police Recruit Officer Course or the Mass. State Police SSPO Academy in New Braintree MA to be eligible for POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) certification.
• Applicants must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63
• Applicants who have completed an out-of-state full time recruit academy must have 2 years full time law enforcement experience to be eligible for a permanent exemption from the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 21 years old
• Applicants must be able to obtain a Massachusetts Driver’s License and Massachusetts Class A License to Carry
• Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in law enforcement, preferably in a college or university environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Active certification in CPR/First Aid/AED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of ARMS system
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property.
• Working as a member of a team, and in problem solving partnerships with the community, actively seeks to identify safety and security related problems and concerns and take the necessary steps to resolve those problems or concerns efficiently and effectively.
• Respond safely and rapidly to emergency calls for police service such as reports of crimes in progress; suspected criminal activity; medical emergencies; environmental emergencies; fires, fire alarms; motion and intrusion alarms; and accidents, etc. Render aid as required.
• Conduct thorough initial investigations of incidents and follow up investigations as assigned.
• Assist Massachusetts State Police, Boston Police, Transit Police; COF Police and Public Safety service providers; Boston Fire; Boston EMS; and other public safety service as requested and/or required.
• Enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and applicable Simmons University regulations.
• Arrest criminal offenders when necessary and participate effectively in the subsequent court preparation and prosecution proceedings.
• Refer student offenders for internal disciplinary action to Student Life, Judicial Affairs, etc., and participate effectively in the University's internal disciplinary process.
• Assists members of the Community and in the civil and criminal court process.
• Assist in training of newly hired Police Officers and Public Safety Officers.
• Prevent criminal activity in and around the University through highly visible, omnipresent police patrols.
• Provide and/or participate in crime prevention briefings to the community.
• Attend community events and speak to students, faculty and/or staff regarding strategies and tactics to stay safe.
• Operate department communication equipment; answer telephone inquiries; receive and document reports of criminal activity; dispatch foot and mobile units; operate paging system; monitor alarm and CCTV systems.
• Perform safety and security inspections of all campus facilities, grounds and equipment, on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.
• Assist with parking enforcement and the monitoring of parking resources.
• The Chief of Police and/or their designee may assign other duties of Department operation and function as needed to best suit the Department and University needs.

Benefits

• This is benefits eligible position.
• health benefits
• retirement savings offerings
• work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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