What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Police Officer I position at Massasoit Community College?
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Massasoit Community College – Campus Police Officer I (2 job openings)
About Massasoit Community College:
We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.
Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.
Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit’s largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.
Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
The Police Department, being a partner with the entire College Community detects, deters, and apprehends criminal offenders. Massasoit Police Officers are licensed under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 22C, § 63 by the State Police granting them the same powers of arrest as a city or town police officer while on property owned, used, and occupied by Massasoit Community College. Subject to approval by the Chief of Police, Massasoit Police Officers may also receive additional police authority as Plymouth County Deputy Sheriffs under G.L. Chapter 37 § 3.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Traffic Control
- Enforce motor-vehicle traffic law
- Investigate crimes and other incidents as directed
- Patrol campus buildings and grounds
- Interact frequently with students, faculty, staff and visitors.
- Carry a College issued firearm when on duty.
- Officers are assigned on a rotating basis to one of the three shifts that may include weekends, nights and holidays.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Chief of Police, Command Staff and Superior Officers.
Requirements:
- At least 21 years old
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Massachusetts Class A License to Carry
- Valid Massachusetts Driver's License
- Ability to receive and retain MA POST Commission Certification and SSPO Warrant of Appointment, and must pass a required background check pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6E, § 4 as a condition of employment.
- If a previous graduate of an MPTC Reserve Academy, must meet all eligibility requirements to attend the Bridge Academy, be up to date on all in-service training requirements and be willing and capable to work part-time until approved by POST to work full-time.
- Ability to successfully complete a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) certified Recruit Officer Course (ROC) https://www.mass.gov/service-details/mptc-full-time-police-academies and receive and retain a Massachusetts Special State Police Warrant (SSPO) in accordance with MGL Chapter 22C, section 63; https://www.mass.gov/regulations/515-CMR-500-standards-of-skill-for-special-state-police-officers and applicable city and/or town special police authority as deemed necessary by the Massasoit Community College Police Department.
- Applicants who completed an out-of-state recruit academy must apply for a permanent exemption through the Massachusetts State Police requirements - More information can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-an-exemption-or-temporary-waiver
- Knowledge of police procedures and practices, the laws of arrest and criminal procedures.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to prepare written reports.
- Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed in Massachusetts Department of Human Resources Classification Specifications.
- For a detailed job description please follow the link http://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of MPTC approved full-time academy Recruit Officer Course (ROC) or completion of MPTC Bridge Academy.
- MA POST Certified
- Prior experience in campus law enforcement.
- Understanding of Clery and Title IX regulations.
- Prior experience and knowledge of the IMC operating system(s).
Additional Information:
To be considered for the position, please apply DIRECTLY to the Massasoit Community College Careers opportunities page Massasoit Community College Job Posting: Campus Police Officer I (2 job openings) (interviewexchange.com)
Position Status: Full-time benefitted, AFSCME Union position (2 positions open)
Hours: 40 hours per week, schedule will vary
Salary: Grade 16, Step 6 $2,229.48/bi-weekly ($57,966.48 annually)
Worksite: Assignments may include all Massasoit sites
Deadline to Apply: July 2, 2023
Application Instructions:
A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.
Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.
Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Jessica Correia, 508-588-9100, x1402, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 208A, jcorrei35@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
