The candidate will be responsible for patrolling the college facilities and properties, providing protection and service to ensure a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors. The STCC Police Department is a service intensive, community-policing agency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrol buildings, grounds and adjacent areas of a state educational institution by foot, bicycle, or patrol vehicle.
• Enforce state laws as well as the rules and regulations of the institution; restrain or arrest suspects when necessary.
• Investigate incidents/crimes and handle appropriately including related paperwork.
• Provide assistance to courts or grand juries in the prosecution of cases.
• Enforce college and department policies, rules and regulations, local laws, Massachusetts General Laws, and federal laws.
• Exercise police powers by making arrests, searching persons, and/or restraining and transporting violent persons; advise suspects of their constitutional rights to prosecute violators and to prevent further violations of law.
• Investigate crimes by interviewing witnesses, victims and others; mediate disputes; preserve crime scenes for examination by experts.
• Enforce campus traffic and safety regulations by directing traffic; assisting operators of disabled motor vehicles; assisting pedestrians in crossing streets; writing traffic tickets; inspecting licenses, permits and registrations for validity; and ensuring an orderly flow of traffic during snow removal or sanding.
• Operate equipment, such as but not limited to two-way radios, base stations, public address system, emergency medical equipment, office machines, firearms and riot control equipment.
• Perform related duties such as cooperating and sharing information with other agencies; notifying designated personnel of emergencies; writing activity reports, daily logs, and investigative reports; maintaining records on lost-and-found items, criminal records and files on known criminals; assisting in the evacuation of community members in fire drills; assisting in fire-fighting operations; and raising and lowering flags.
• Provide emergency medical assistance.
• Provide assistance to courts or grand juries in prosecution cases.
• Work during periods of inclement weather, hurricanes, and blizzards, natural and manmade disasters.
• Perform occasional mandatory overtime, details, and campus dispatch and switchboard operator duties.
• Promote community policing and community engagement in all tasks and duties.
• Participate in community engagement and continually offer exceptional customer service to the entire STCC community and surrounding areas.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

See Also Mass. Dept. of Personnel Admin. Job Specifications/ Campus Police Officer I

http://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specspers/Campus Police Officer.doc

• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license or another state equivalent;
• Must possess a Massachusetts Class A License to Carry a firearm (M.G.L. 140 Sec. 131);
• Eligibility for Certification by the Massachusetts POST commission (Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 - Police Reform Bill)*;
• Have completed or have the ability to complete an MPTC approved Full-Time Academy; STCC police will arrange for attendance at a MPTC approved academy provided all other required qualifications are present (Contractual stipulations apply)
• High School Diploma required;
• Ability to prepare written reports of investigations, maintain accurate records and analyze data;
• Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and act quickly in emergency/dangerous situations, and maintain confidential information;
• Ability to interface professionally with a diverse public;
• Ability to walk alone for long periods of time both indoors and out under varying climate conditions.
• Knowledge of the principles & correct usage of the English language, including grammar/punctuation/spelling;
• Ability to apprehend non-compliant and compliant offenders who break the law;
• Ability to work harmoniously with all other members of the department;
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation;
• First Aid/CPR AED Certified or ability to become certified upon employment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail are essential;
• Ability to pass extensive background investigation, including CORI & SORI checks;
• Applicant must be able to undergo and successfully pass police entry level physical and psychological exams;
• Ability to work in partnership with a diverse faculty, student, and staff population.

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to meet the requirements of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 (Police Reform Bill) to obtain POST certification:

• Candidates must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC)-approved basic training program.
• All candidates must complete Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) -approved physical and psychological fitness evaluation.
• As a condition of employment, candidate must pass a state and national background check.
• All final candidates must pass an examination approved by POST.
• Possess and maintain first aid and CPR certificates.
• All final candidates must successfully complete a POST compliant interview.
• Possess good moral character and fitness for employment in law enforcement as determined by POST.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• POST approved full time academy. Prior experience in Campus Law Enforcement. Associates Degree or higher in Criminal Justice.

Note: Candidate recommended for employment will be required to take a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: Before training $59,191.60 (Grade 15, Step 6), After training $62,696.66 (Grade 16, Step 6) per annum. Salary range subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Benefits: Yes.
Union: AFSCME
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: March 28, 2024 or Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.