Police Officer

MIT • Cambridge, MA

16h

About The Position

POLICE OFFICER , MIT Police , to be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the MIT community. Will collaborate with campus stakeholders to address safety concerns and promote a culture of mutual respect and understanding with students, researchers, faculty, staff, and visitors from around the world; patrol assigned areas of campus on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to deter and detect criminal activity, respond to emergencies, and provide support during special events, demonstrations, and other campus activities; conduct initial criminal investigations, gather evidence, and collaborate with local law enforcement agencies as necessary; and participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Requirements

• Graduation from a full-time MA state or municipal police academy or MPTC-approved equivalent training
• A high school diploma or its equivalent
• A driver’s license
• MA Class A License to Carry
• Eligibility for appointment as a Massachusetts Special State Police Officer
• Massachusetts POST Commission certification or ability to gain POST certification
• Demonstrated organizational and verbal communication skills
• Experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, report writing, handling emergency procedures, and community policing principles
• Must qualify in the use of firearms
• Must be able to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends and additional hours as needed
• Employment is contingent upon the completion of satisfactory background checks, a pre-employment medical examination, and drug and psychological screening

Nice To Haves

• Two years of law enforcement experience (college/university police department preferred)
• An associate’s degree or higher in criminal justice or related subject

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the MIT community
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to address safety concerns
• Promote a culture of mutual respect and understanding
• Patrol assigned areas of campus
• Deter and detect criminal activity
• Respond to emergencies
• Provide support during special events, demonstrations, and other campus activities
• Conduct initial criminal investigations
• Gather evidence
• Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies as necessary
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

What This Job Offers

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