What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Police Officer position at Stonehill College?
The Police Officer will patrol Campus buildings and grounds to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violations of College policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrol and protect College buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas at regular intervals. Guard against trespassers, thefts, damage, or injury to persons and property.
- Enforce parking and vehicle regulations. Direct traffic and investigate accidents.
- Exercise law enforcement powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators.
- Investigate complaints and refer them to appropriate supervisory officials.
- Provide protection to students, faculty, and staff in the transportation of monies and other valuables.
- Perform security details during college plays, dances, other related functions, and special events as assigned. Effect fire and security watches.
- Respond promptly to all fire alarms. Conduct fire drills. Investigate fire calls, report fires, and perform any necessary related duties dictated by circumstances.
- Periodically inspect fire-fighting equipment.
- Provide emergency transportation for students, faculty, administrators, and staff during medical emergencies.
- Prepare qualitative investigative reports of incidents during the tour of duty.
- Work in harmony with the switchboard operator on duty to promptly respond to and follow through on reports.
- Call in appropriate Facilities Management emergency personnel as necessitated by the circumstances.
- Observe safety rules and regulations at all times.
- May be required to work overtime, even on short notice. This position is considered essential personnel by the college.
- Perform any other duties normally within the scope of a Campus Police Officer’s duties as dictated by special demands of this area.
- Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Must be able to interrelate with fellow employees as needed to get the job done.
- Must treat fellow employees, students, and visitors to the College with respect.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A high school graduate or general education degree (GED) is required; a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college in the area of Criminal Justice or Social Sciences is preferred.
- Must be a graduate of full-time Municipal Police Academy Training certified and approved by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) or equivalent, as determined by the Chief of Police and MPTC/POST.
- Candidates MUST be a certified police officer in Massachusetts per MPTC/POST standards.
- Experience as a police officer within a residential college or university environment is preferred.
- Required to work various shifts and holidays, and may be subject to report for duty at any time.
The physical demands are described in detail in the “Essential Functions” on file in Employment Services.
Work Environment Licenses/Certifications
- Must have completed, an approved police academy which will allow for immediate Police Powers through C. 22C: S63 of Massachusetts General Laws.
- Must be able to successfully complete a field training program.
- Willingness to complete specialized training in policing and a willingness to utilize those skills within the department.
- Must have a license to carry firearms, CPR, First Responder, and a valid Driver’s License.
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