PT Reserve Police Officer

PT Reserve Police Officer

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s degree or higher is preferred)
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• 21 years of age
• MA driver’s license
• MA class A license to carry firearms
• Graduate of MA Full-Time Police Recruit Academy or equivalent
• Eligible for certification as a police officer with POST
• Eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with MGL ch. 22 s.63
• Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological examination, and pre-employment medical exam

Responsibilities

• Patrol University buildings, grounds and adjacent areas at regular intervals.
• Protect the campus from trespassers, thefts, damage or injury to persons and property.
• Inspect interior and exterior of all University buildings; extinguish unnecessary light; secure exterior door; lock offices, laboratories and related rooms found unlocked, unless otherwise requested.
• Report all irregularities to the appropriate authorities.
• Respond immediately to all intrusion/fire alarms; investigate causes for same and perform necessary related follow-up responsibilities dictated by circumstances at scene and as outlined in written fire alarm response procedures.
• Exercise police powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators in a judicious manner, exercising discretion and good judgment at all times; investigate all complaints and refer to the appropriate supervisory personnel as deemed necessary.
• Prepare detailed, clearly written investigative reports of all incidents taking place during tour of duty.
• Enforce University vehicle parking and traffic regulations.
• Investigate vehicular accidents and provide required documentation.
• Control vehicular and pedestrian traffic entering/exiting campus, so as to promote maximum safety.
• Exercise control over limited parking facilities and exclude unauthorized and undesirable parties from campus properties.
• May perform overtime campus police detail duties as requested during University social/athletic functions.
• May provide emergency and/or courtesy transportation for students, faculty and staff.
• When assigned to dispatch duty, acknowledge all incoming personal visit/telephone reports at the communication center.
• Handle all inquiries and/or dispatch patrol cars for action.
• Control UHF (two-way) communications network at the communications center repeater console, linking the Public Safety office and the patrol cruisers.
• Monitor alarms and CCTV and dispatch patrol cars for appropriate action.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher is preferred