University Police Officer

University Police Officer

Job No: 522202. Position Type:
Staff Full Time. Campus: UMass Boston. Department:
Public Safety. Pay Grade: 15E.

General Summary of Position: Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 (“An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth”), the position of the University Police Officer is regulated by the Massachusetts Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). University Police Officers are sworn officers pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 75, section 32A and chapter 90C, granting them the same authority, immunities and privileges as a duly appointed and qualified sworn police officer elsewhere in the Commonwealth.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the University of Massachusetts Boston Police Department mission and policies.
• Exercises police powers under M.G.L. Ch. 75 s. 32A for detection and apprehension of law violators; investigates crimes, accidents, and complaints.
• Patrols university buildings and lands, ensuring protection of persons and property, and reporting incidents for appropriate action.
• Creates and maintains a sense of safety and security within the university and adjacent areas.
• Assists in maintenance of traffic control on university lands; enforces state motor vehicle laws, university by‑laws, rules and regulations regarding traffic and parking.
• Maintains order at the scene of special events; conducts investigations and submits necessary reports.
• Be fully cognizant of current departmental rules, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.
• Provides public assistance, including lockout services, escorts, first aid, and vehicle jump‑starts.
• Represents the department at community engagement events and meetings.
• Demonstrates or acquires specialized law enforcement skills; may participate in community crime prevention programs, departmental outreach programs, and serve on university committees/specialized programs.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act and is familiar with other federal mandates 2008 Higher Education and Opportunity Act (HEOA), 2013 Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Save Act), 2013 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
• Reports punctually to all assignments and responds immediately to all emergencies; performs emergency first aid, CPR, Narcan, Epi‑pen and AED therapy within established medical guidelines and department policies.
• Performs related work as required in various specialized aspects of law enforcement and police operations as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
• Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of the University and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent with law and university policy.
• Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace defined by personal and professional competence, integrity, and collaboration.
• Understands and contributes to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving non‑discrimination and creating a respectful, inclusive environment that is supportive of diversity.
• Uses access to sensitive or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of the position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Contingent upon appointment, the appointee will participate in an in‑house 10‑week post‑academy field training program.
• Applicants with prior police experience…