Police Officer

Job Overview

Police Officer at Emerson College responsible for maintaining a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by enforcing laws, policies, and regulations.

• Respond to community calls for assistance and take decisive action at crime or disturbance scenes.
• Identify, pursue, and apprehend suspects; conduct investigations and make arrests as necessary.
• Conduct motorized, foot, or bicycle patrols to deter crime and respond swiftly to incidents.
• Provide aid to physically injured individuals and coordinate with medical personnel when necessary.
• Investigate safety hazards, adhering to college policies to protect campus assets.
• Maintain accurate records, gather evidence, take legal‑compliant statements, and complete reports.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with campus stakeholders and community groups.
• Attend and represent the department at meetings, ensuring effective communication.
• Participate in required and specialized training to maintain and enhance policing skills and knowledge.
• Enter and retrieve data using various software programs for reports, forms, and paperwork.

• Meet POST standards for police certification.
• Graduate from a full‑time police recruit training academy accredited by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council (MPTC) or the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Academy for campus police officers.
• Graduate from an MPTC Reserve Intermittent Training Academy with a Basic Training Exemption letter and a conditional POST certification, willing to work part‑time until approved by the MPTC to work full‑time.
• Non‑graduates or officers with more than a five‑year break in service must enroll in, attend, and graduate from a Full‑Time MPTC Recruit Officer Course (ROC).
• Graduates from out‑of‑state academies will also be considered.
• Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and be insured by the College’s automobile liability insurer.
• Ability to be warranted as a Special State Police Officer by Massachusetts State Police.
• Successful completion of background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical release, and annual fitness for duty assessments.
• Compliance with State Police requirements for obtaining Special State Police Officer powers listed in 515 CMR 5.04.

• Demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity at all times.
• Utilize sound judgment and problem‑solving skills in complex situations.
• Effectively handle multiple tasks, be resourceful, and show initiative.
• Provide critical‑thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Exhibit strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Establish effective working relationships within a culturally diverse institution.

• Pass the Commonwealth of Massachusetts HRD Initial‑Hire Medical Standards Medical Examination.
• Stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, balance, walk, and run for extended periods.
• Conduct visual surveillance and respond to emergencies throughout campus, including uppermost floors without elevator access.
• Operate department equipment and defend oneself and community members from physical assault.
• Work in various environmental conditions, including severe weather and loud noises, and be exposed to hazards and physical risks.

Must be able to work different shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime shifts as required.

Officers hired at the Training Step will start at $29.80/hr officers who have completed their training and meet POST standards for police certification will begin at Step 1, at $31.13/hr shift differentials: 5% per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., and 8% per hour between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.