Student Officer in Training; Entry Level OK

Position: Student Officer in Training (Entry Level OK)
LOCATIONWorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME Campus SafetyDIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION The Student Officer in Training is WPI's paid training pathway to becoming a full-time Campus Police Officer.

Candidates selected for this program will be hired by WPI into a temporary, full-time, non-sworn position with the WPI Police Department and sponsored by WPI to attend the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Police Academy in Marlborough, MA. WPI will provide the required training pathway and pay Student Officers in Training $25 per hour on a full-time basis while they attend the academy and complete required departmental training.

Upon successful graduation from the police academy, the employee will transition directly into a full-time, sworn Campus Police Officer position with the WPI Police Department. At that time, compensation will increase to the Campus Police Officer starting rate under the WPI Campus Police union contract.

The anticipated training appointment runs from November 16, 2026, through graduation from the police academy on April 23, 2027. During this period, Student Officers in Training will attend the academy and complete required WPI Police Department training in preparation for their transition to the sworn Campus Police Officer role.

Responsibilities Attend and successfully complete the MPTC Recruit Officer Course, including all academic, physical fitness, firearms, and skills components, and meet all attendance and conduct requirements of the academy.

Complete the WPI Police Department dispatch and field training programs.

Assist WPI Police staff by performing safety and security inspections of campus buildings and grounds and back filling the position of WPI Police Dispatcher.

Provide public safety-related services, including escorts and lockout assistance, to members of and visitors to the WPI community.

Render assistance to those in need and make referrals to campus resources as appropriate.

Provide information to the public and community members while promoting positive relations between the department and the community.

Respond to calls for police service in a support capacity.

Demonstrate the ability to analyze emergency situations and assist sworn officers in developing incident action plans.

Conduct initial fact-gathering for emergency incidents and submit written reports, as required.

Perform traffic control and parking enforcement.

Report violations of University policies related to safety and security concerns.

Collaborate with WPI community members to enhance public safety, with specific emphasis on crime prevention and awareness.

Act as a Campus Security Authority pursuant to the Clery Act.

Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications High school diploma or GED required.

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field preferred.

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.

Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Must be of good moral character and fit for employment in law enforcement.

Must be eligible to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms prior to the firearms segment of the academy.

Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.

Must be physically fit and able to pass the MPTC pre-entrance physical fitness assessment (Cooper standards) and successfully complete the academy.

Must successfully complete an oral interview, a background investigation conducted by WPI Police, state and national criminal background checks, a CORI check, and a medical examination, including any examinations and drug testing required for academy admission.

Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation meeting…