Campus Police Officer Job Milton area,Massachusetts USA,Law/Legal

Campus Police Officer

The Curry College Public Safety Department is tasked with providing a safe and secure environment for our community members to live, learn, and work. Our department adopts a hybrid model with fully sworn and certified Campus Police Officers that work in conjunction with non-sworn civilian Public Safety Officers. Together we operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Essential

Functions

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 and assistance to victims, advising them of available services, and making appropriate referrals to available resources. Conduct thorough initial investigations of incidents and follow up investigations assigned.

Assist Massachusetts State Police, Milton Police, Milton Fire, Coastal EMS, and other public safety agencies as requested and/or required.

In accordance with law, best practices and as well as established policies and procedures, properly responding to and reporting incidents that are in violation of law, including arresting violators, seeking criminal summonses, testifying in a court of law and other duties associated with the criminal justice system or college rules and regulations.

Prevent criminal activity in and around Curry College through highly visible, omnipresent police patrols. Attend community events and speak to students, faculty and/or staff regarding strategies and tactics to stay safe.

Using analytical data to educate and inform preventative patrol tactics and problem-solving strategies.

Performing traffic direction, parking enforcement, and crowd control duties as assigned.

Knowledge of police practices and investigative procedures of a comprehensive campus law enforcement program.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, and video systems.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering a welcoming work environment.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; and respond well to questions.

Additional Functions

Regularly attend meetings and sit on various boards comprised of campus partners;
Regularly prepare incident and accident reports for supervisory review and possible dissemination;
Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy;
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or their designee.

Job Requirements Essential Characteristics

Candidates should hold themselves and their peers to a high ethical standard and be capable of enforcing policies, procedures, and laws accordingly.
Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective communication with a diverse population.
Candidates should have the ability to think critically, often quickly and with limited information, to make difficult and impactful decisions.
Candidates should have a high level of attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
Candidate must have an active Massachusetts Driver's License.
Candidate must be eligible for appointment as Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63 and able to maintain their eligibility for the duration of their employment.
Candidate must be eligible for appointment as a Norfolk County Deputy Sheriff and maintain their eligibility for the duration of their employment.
Candidate must be eligible for the Massachusetts Peace Officers Standards and Training Certification (POSTC) and remain a Certified Officer for the duration of their employment.
Entry Level Candidate must successfully pass the Human Resources Division (HRD) comprehensive medical exam.
Entry Level Candidate must successfully pass the Human Resources Division (HRD) Physical Ability Test (PAT).
Entry Level Candidate will be required to attend and complete a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) certified basic police Recruit Officer Course.
Candidate will be required to successfully complete a prescribed Field Training Program.
Candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, a pre-employment psychological examination, and a pre-employment medical exam.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate would have an Associate's Degree in Criminal…


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