Campus Police Officer II (Training Officer/Division) - Quinsigamond Community College

General Statement

Patrol campus buildings, grounds and adjacent areas of the College; enforce State laws as well as the rules and regulations of the College; deliver confidential/sensitive material; perform related work as required. The Training Officer Under general supervision, prepares, facilitates, monitors, evaluates and documents legal justice and safety training activities within the Police Department; and other related work as required. Responsible for the ongoing identification of trainings needs for Public Safety and the Police Department. Utilizing a variety of techniques, will work with Police staff to address departmentwide training issues, identify training resources, and organize training events.

Supervision Received

Report to Deputy Chief of Administration

Supervision Exercised

Officers of a lower grade.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols the buildings and grounds of the College and adjacent areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to ensure the security of buildings and grounds and to guard against trespass, theft, damage to property, fire and injury to individuals.
• Maintains order amongst visitors and students; directs traffic and parking of automobiles; provides information as needed.
• Exercises police powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators; investigates accidents and complaints.
• Prepares reports on investigations conducted and noteworthy incidents occurring during tours of duty; Passes on all important information regarding incidents that happen on tour of duty to relief officer.
• Operates such equipment as two-way radios, radio-telephone interconnect, telephone beeper, facsimile machines, base stations, emergency and medical equipment and office machines.
• Cooperates and shares information with related agencies.
• Determines whether violation has occurred and what course of action to follow (e.g., arrest, warning, call for assistance, etc.); interrogates suspects.
• Determines course of action to be taken in emergency situations.
• Locks or unlocks doors, gates, etc.
• Recommends protective measures to prevent vandalism, fire or other hazardous situations.
• Perform other duties consistent with Massachusetts Department of Personnel Administration Classification Specifications for Campus Police Officer I.
• Plans, organizes and implements all aspects of training needs for new and existing staff..
• Identifies internal and external training programs to address competency gaps.
• Partners with internal stakeholders regarding employee training needs.
• Organizes, develops and sources training programs to meet specific identified training needs.
• Assesses departmental needs and meets the needs by aligning with subject matter experts to design instruction.
• Develops training visual aids, manuals, handbooks and reference resources.
• Informs and communicates staff training options and sources.
• Provides guidance to individual employees on training plans and resources
• Presents and facilitates training programs using recognized training techniques and tools.
• Facilitates learning through a wide variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, just in time training and on the job coaching.
• Designs assessment tools to measure training effectiveness and reports assessment and designs benchmarks for future training effectiveness.
• Tracks all training needs, attendance and training outcomes.
• Provides feedback to program participants and management
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material, resources and methodology
• Maintains employee training records and on-going training needs.
• Coordinates and handles training logistics and activities including venues and equipment.
• Coordinates off-site training activities for department staff.
• Manages and oversees training budget
• Stays current on training design, methods and technology.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Assists department staff with training plans and make recommendations for training; ensure that staff complies with P.O.S.T, MPTC standards and SSPO Licensure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and correct usage of the English language including grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Knowledge of police procedures and practices and fire prevention methods.
• Knowledge of law of arrest and criminal procedures in lower courts.
• Knowledge of guarding procedures.
• Ability to maintain student discipline, deal with the public, recognize fire hazards and to walk long hours alone, indoors and out, under varying climatic conditions.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a current valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under chapter 22C, Section 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws undergoing an extensive background investigation and CORI Check.
• Must pass a police entry level psychological screening.
• Current LTC with the city or town of residency.
• Completed a full time Police Academy and/or fulltime MPTC training academy and must be POST Certifiable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the building and grounds of the College and of its rules and regulations.
• Ability to speak Spanish and/or Vietnamese.
• First responder/ CPR Certified
• Bachelorette Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• 5 Years or more of consecutive campus policing or municipal policing.

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, 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 College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.