Police Officer

Police Officer

Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety or designee, the Police Officer patrols assigned areas of property used, owned or occupied by the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and areas adjacent to the University / Hospital to provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the University / Hospital community by means of an alert and vigilant preventive patrol. University Police Officers deliver a wide variety of services consistent with the needs of the University, its students, staff, patients, and visitors and provide emergency coverage in various classifications.

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include :

• Exercise police powers under M.G.L. Chap. 75 s. 32A in the detection and apprehension of law violators; investigates crimes, accidents and complaints.
• Patrol buildings and lands of the University including hospital ensuring the protection of persons and property, being observant for criminal activity, or anything which might endanger life, health, and safety or result in theft or damage to property and reports same for the appropriate action to be taken.
• Create and maintain a sense of safety and security within the University / Hospital and adjacent areas enhancing public interest of law enforcement and for the University by constant example of courteous and ethical service.
• Aid and assist all persons in danger of physical harm or victims of crime, accidents or illness.
• Assist in the maintenance of traffic control on lands of the University; enforces State motor vehicle laws, as well as University / Hospital laws, rules and regulations regarding traffic and parking.
• Maintain order at the scene of special events, whether scheduled or unscheduled, upon the lands of the University.
• Conduct investigations and submit necessary accurate reports as related to the enforcement of State, Local and University / Hospital laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Identify criminal offenders, apprehend when necessary, and participate in subsequent court proceedings as required.
• Safeguard monies and securities from University / Hospital and Federal repositories to and from the bank, and furnishes escort services as required.
• Report punctually to all assignments and respond immediately to all emergencies.
• Assist in a courteous manner all persons seeking directions, information or assistance.
• Secure and properly records all evidence or other property coming into their custody.
• Ensure that all prisoners in their care and custody are safely transported and processed in accordance with Divisional Policies / Procedures.
• May provide emergency first aid upon the lands of the University / Hospital and call for professional assistance as required. Transports sick / injured persons to the hospital when necessary, or to the appropriate medical facility.
• Demonstrate and acquire specialized law enforcement skills; may participate in various community crime prevention programs, departmental out-reach programs and serve on various University / Hospital committees / specialized programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include :

Additional Information

Full time Municipal Police Academy Certification or ability to obtain a waiver from the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee for full time academy will be considered before non-academy graduate applicants.