Sergeant

Job Description

The Wentworth Institute of Technology Police Department is seeking applicants for a Police Sergeant.

The Sergeant will support and emulate the mission, core values, and goals of Wentworth by providing a safe campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. These services are provided with the highest standards of inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Following the values and policies of the organization and department.
• Providing a full range of law enforcement and security services.
• Investigating calls, complaints, and suspicious activity and incidents
• Enforcing laws, maintaining order, and assisting people.
• Identifying criminal activity, apprehending offenders, and identifying the source of problems.
• Working with other law enforcement agencies to resolve issues.
• Supporting the department’s mission by respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals.
  
  

This position will work both independently and cooperatively to provide pro-active police protection and crime prevention consistent with community policing standards. This position will ensure the safety of the Wentworth community in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner. It is expected that the officer will conduct investigations of issues and crimes which lead to identification, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders.

The Sergeant will determine the necessary and appropriate actions needed to resolve problems and supervise police officers, dispatchers, and community service officers. The Sergeant is responsible for overseeing the operations of the university’s emergency alert, radio, alarm, access control, phone, and fire protection systems. The Sergeant may act as incident commander during campus emergencies until relieved by another supervisor or appropriate superior. Must possess the ability to respond and take charge in emergency situations.

Minimum Requirements

• Five years of sworn law enforcement experience as a sergeant or above.
• Applicants must be a graduate of a full-time MA State Police Academy or full-time MPTC Academy or equivalent.
• All candidates must be POST certified or able to certify under the new Massachusetts POST standards.
• License to carry a firearm in Massachusetts.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment that includes criminal history, driving record, medical examination, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and an inclusive appraisal of work history.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the applicant must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check and possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence.
  
  

Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications, including the motor vehicle check requirement.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.