General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Interacts and engages with the community, patrols campus buildings and adjacent areas; investigates crime or other incidents; restrains or arrests suspects when necessary; provides assistance to college, courts or grand juries in adjudication and/or prosecution of cases; determines actions to be taken on assignments; provides on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates personally or through referral to law enforcement educational programs; performs related administrative duties such as maintaining liaison with administrative personnel, conducting staff meetings, maintaining records, authorizing overtime, time off; preparing periodic reports, assign work to and review the performance of assigned personnel.

Salary: Grade 19, Step 8, $72,052.76 annually

Position is a unit position governed by the AFSCME collective bargaining unit.

Reports To: Lieutenant or other employees of higher grade who provide training, assign work and review performance through inspection, conferences and reports for effectiveness and compliance with standard police practices, laws, rules and regulations.

Supervision Exercised: All Full-time and Part-time staff of lower grade within the department.

Examples of duties:

• Perform related administrative duties such as maintaining liaison with administrative personnel; maintaining records; authorizing overtime in emergency situations; preparing periodic reports; issuing tools, supplies and equipment; and operating data processing terminals, photographic equipment and audio-visual equipment.
• Adept at motivating subordinates to work effectively; able to determine the need for disciplinary action and/or ability to initiate such action.
• Patrols assigned campus buildings, locations and adjacent areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to ensure the security of buildings, grounds and persons.
• Guards against trespass, theft, damage to property or injury to individuals by screening visitors; inspecting rooms, packages and vehicles for explosives, firearms and other contraband; controlling crowds; providing personal protection to individuals as required; conducting surveillance of high-crime areas; searching for missing goods and persons; investigating complaints and reports of suspicious activity; mediating disputes; and inspecting buildings, grounds, fire lanes and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards to ensure campus security.
• Exercises police powers by making arrests, searching prisoners, restraining violent persons, transporting persons under restraints and advising suspects of their constitutional rights to prosecute violators and to prevent further violations of law.
• Assists the courts or grand juries by serving summonses, warrants and capiases; presenting evidence; testifying as witness; reporting case developments; and arranging for the appearance of witnesses to provide information necessary for the prosecution of cases.
• Enforces 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 arranging for snow removal or sanding to ensure the orderly flow of traffic and prevent accidents.
• Operates such equipment as two-way radios, teletypes, C.J.I.S. terminals, facsimile transmitters or receivers, base stations, public address systems, emergency medical equipment, office machines, and firearms.
• Performs related duties such as cooperating and sharing information with other agencies; notifying designated personnel of emergencies; writing reports such as activity reports, daily logs, investigative reports and stolen vehicle reports; issuance of parking decals; key issuance; maintaining records on lost-and-found items, criminal records and files; assisting in the evacuation of students, faculty, staff and visitors in fire drills; assisting in firefighting operations; administering first aid to injured persons; other assigned related duties.

Working conditions:

• This position is designated in the role of an essential employee.
• Campus Police Officers work under exposure to injury resulting from dangerous weapons, physical and verbal abuse and adverse weather conditions; may operate motor vehicles at high speed for pursuit or emergency response purposes; work with people under physical and/or emotional stress; work alone in isolated or high-crime areas; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects or people; may travel for job related purposes; and may be required to furnish private transportation for job-related travel for which mileage is reimbursed.
• Ability to walk long hours alone both indoors and out under varying climate conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to motivate subordinates to work effectively
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action
• Working knowledge of police procedures and practices, fire prevention methods and the ability to recognize fire hazards.
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures followed in the security of the MassArt community including students, staff and faculty.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques
• Knowledge of the techniques of conducting employee performance evaluations
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of police administration
• Ability to communicate effectively and write concisely, to express thoughts clearly and develop ideas in logical order
• Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and act quickly in emergency/dangerous situations.
• Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written reports of investigation; ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to apprehend law-breakers and follow cases through to prosecution.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
• Ability to deal tactfully with others
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress

Requirements:

• In order to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission in accordance with Chapter 6E of the Massachusetts General Laws, an individual must meet certain specified standards.
  • Eligibility for certification as a law enforcement officer by the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST C) after satisfying all requirements.
  • Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under chapter 22C, Section 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old
• The candidate must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally known as the GED
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical exam
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
• Is not listed in the national decertification index: https://www.iadlest.org/our-services/ndi/about-ndi)
• Must be able to successfully complete a psychological exam
• Ability to obtain and maintain a MA License to Carry (LTC-A)
• Possession of a current motor vehicle operator's license
• Ability to pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt does not provide:

• Employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Reimbursement for travel.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, as well as Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as an adult or juvenile will be conducted on the final candidate prior to an offer of employment. MassArt requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude your application from receiving further consideration.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to have received the COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of your start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided during the onboarding process.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position, you must upload the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation and Contact Information