Description

Campus Police Officer I

Campus Police Officer I

Department: VP Finance

Location: Wellesley Hills, Framingham and Ashland

MassBayfosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students forlocal and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meetcritical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region'seconomic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College isserved by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joiningour community.

Locatedin Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college,offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses inWellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The police officers of the MassBay Department of PublicSafety are armed law enforcement professionals.

The ideal candidate will join avibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve apopulation of students with various needs and backgrounds.

A part of the public safety department responsible for patrolling campusesand buildings, assisting college community members in a proactive manner,providing a police presence on campus as the eyes and ears for administration,conduct investigations as appropriate and working and acting in a manner toachieve crime prevention and community safety.

The Campus Police Officer shall perform duties in an honest and respectfulmanner to provide quality customer service and assistance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Patrol the buildings and grounds of the College 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;
  
  
• Enforce state laws as well as the rules and regulations of the institution; restrain or arrest suspects when necessary;
  
  
• Aid courts or grand juries in the prosecution of cases;
  
  
• Enforce College traffic and safety regulations;
  
  
• Investigate crimes, traffic accidents and other matters, identify responsible individuals or criminal offenders and criminal activity and where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings;
  
  
• Protect state and federal constitutional guarantees;
  
  
• Facilitate the movement of people and activities;
  
  
• Identify problems that are potentially serious in nature to the College and law enforcement or government entities;
  
  
• Create and maintain a feeling of security in the community;
  
  
• Promote and preserve civil order;
  
  
• Provide other services on an emergency basis;
  
  
• Perform specific duties and responsibilities as required by the Chief of Police or his designee;
  
  
• Responsible for the efficient performance of all duties in conformance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and orders contained in all manuals issued by the Department;
  
  
• Other duties as assigned within the Campus Police Officer classification.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. Asupervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster themission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegiallyand collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

MinimumQualifications:

• Be eligible for certification as a law enforcement officer by the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST-C) after satisfying all requirements:

- Successfully satisfy all requirements and pass the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) prescreening process, including the physical fitness

and endurance tests (e.g., HRD Physical Abilities Test, Cooper Test);

- Successfully complete the MPTC approved basic police training academy or be eligible for an official MPTC exemption;

- Failure to meet the entrance requirements or to successfully complete the course of training shall result in dismissal or, for lateral appointment

within the bargaining unit, return to previously held position in accordance with the AFSCME Agreement;

- The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old on the day the training academy begins;

- The candidate must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally known as the

GED;

- The candidate must have successfully completed an entry-level academy or Bridge Academy operated by and approved by The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC);

• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical exam;
  
  
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation and CORI Check. No person, who has been convicted of a felony or any offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C (drug law violations); or has been convicted of a misdemeanor and has been confined to any jail or house of correction as punishment for said crime, M.G.L. Chapter 22 C section 14, will be considered for employment;
  
  
• Acknowledgement of mandated duties as a Responsible Employee (RE) under Title IX and as a Campus Security Authority (CSA);
  
  
• Must be able to successfully complete a psychological exam and be declared fit for duty by the examining psychologist;
  
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a MA License to Carry (LTC-A) Firearms;
  
  
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license;
  
  
• Ability to pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
  
  
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
  
  
• Demonstrates commitment to working with students in need;
  
  
• Graduation from an approved MPTC full-time police academy or have equivalent training that meets the exemption requirements of POST-C and MPTC;
  
  
• Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice;
  
  
• Previous law enforcement, security, or equivalent military experience;
  
  
• Possession of current CPR and First Responder certifications;
  
  
• Bilingual.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: AFSCMEUnit II, Grade 16 Step 7 $67874.04 annually. Appointmentsfrom outside the bargaining unit begin at Step 1 of the range.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstandingsuite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
  
  
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
  
  
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
  
  
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
  
  
• Telework option depending on the role/department
  
  
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
  
  
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
  
  
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
  
  
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
  
  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  
  
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need moreinfo: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Classification: Please find thelink to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources DivisionClassification Specification for the position,

https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp.

Source of Funding: State Appropriation

Deadline: August26th, 2025 or after that until filled.

To Apply: Pleaseinclude a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Finalcandidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and officialcertifications.

Hiringis contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

MassachusettsBay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity,sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancyor related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes orsexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX ofthe Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. TheCollege prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the MassachusettsCommission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment OpportunitiesCommission or the United States Department of Education's Office for CivilRights.

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