Police Officer

University Police Officer I

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Safety and the Duty Shift Sergeant, the University Police Officer I will patrol University buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas and enforce the Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws and University regulations. The officer projects an image of willing and helpful community service in the interest of campus security, crime prevention, and the overall well‑being of the general community.

University Police Officers are expected to follow instructions of Public Safety Daily Reports and must be thoroughly familiar with the Brandeis University Campus Police Department Manual. The hourly rate for this position is $34.50 for a 40‑hour work week.

• Patrol University buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas at regular intervals; protect the campus from trespassers, theft, damage, or injury to persons and property; inspect interior and exterior of all University buildings; extinguish unnecessary lights; secure exterior doors; lock offices, laboratories, and related rooms found unlocked, unless otherwise requested; report all irregularities to the appropriate authorities; and respond immediately to all intrusion/fire alarms, investigate causes, and perform necessary follow‑up as outlined in written fire alarm response procedures.
• Exercise police powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators (40%) in a judicious manner, exercising discretion and good judgment at all times; investigate all complaints and refer to appropriate supervisory personnel; and prepare detailed, clearly written investigative reports of all incidents during the tour of duty.
• Enforce University vehicle parking and traffic regulations (20%); investigate vehicular accidents and provide required documentation; control vehicular and pedestrian traffic entering/exiting campus to promote maximum safety; exercise control over limited parking facilities and exclude unauthorized and undesirable parties from campus properties.
• May perform overtime campus police detail duties as requested during University social or athletic functions (15%) and may provide emergency and/or courtesy transportation for students, faculty, and staff.
• When assigned to dispatch duty (15%), acknowledge all incoming personal visit or telephone reports at the communication center, handle all inquiries, dispatch patrol cars for action, control the UHF (two‑way) communications network at the communications center repeater console, link the Public Safety office and the patrol cruisers, monitor alarms and CCTV, and dispatch patrol cars for appropriate action.

• Associate’s degree required, plus up to 2 years of related work experience.
• Massachusetts state driver’s license required; must be able to obtain and retain a Massachusetts Class A license to carry a firearm and successfully complete firearms qualifications per Department standards.
• Successful completion of the Commonwealth P.O.S.T certified academy.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Successful completion of medical/physical as required by the University, inclusive of drug and alcohol testing with no restrictions.
• Successful completion of the pre‑employment psychological examination, as determined by a qualified independent psychologist.
• At least 21 years of age.

The University’s pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").