University Police Officer

About the Opportunity

Salary

Step 1 $31.23 / hour – Step 4 $43.08 / hour

Additional 3% for Associate's degree, 5% for Bachelor's degree, 10% for Master's degree

Additional 5% for FTO or ICT Officers

Additional compensation for shift differential

Applicants with Police Officer experience may be started at higher step at the discretion of the Chief of Police

The Northeastern University Police Officer will maintain public order, respond to calls for service, engage with the community, and enforce University Regulations and Massachusetts General Laws.

Job Summary

The Northeastern University Police Department engages the community through a comprehensive program of police, emergency management, international security, crime prevention, emergency medical, and related public safety services to promote the conditions by which Northeastern University operates as intended throughout the world.

Responsibilities

Maintain public order and enforce University Regulations and Massachusetts General Laws

Patrol University buildings and grounds to prevent crime and attend to public safety needs

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service

Actively engage with the Northeastern University & local community

Investigate crimes, suspicious activity, or other incidents

Identify, apprehend, and participate in subsequent court proceedings of criminal offenders

Provide First Responder level medical assistance

Facilitate the movement of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic

Provide detail coverage for worksites and university events

Attend required department training in addition to seeking out supplementary training focused on personal and professional development

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Mandatory Job Requirements

Applicants must be a graduate of a Full-Time MA State Police Academy or Full-Time MPTC Academy or equivalent

High School diploma or GED equivalent

At least 21 years old

Appointees must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63

Massachusetts Class A License to Carry

Massachusetts Driver's License

Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam

Applicants who completed an out-of-state recruit academy must apply for a permanent exemption through the Massachusetts State Police

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position is an essential personnel position which requires working in a variety of situations including during holidays, weekends, day / evening / night shifts, forced overtime, and in a state of emergency

Must be able to : sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, run, climb, bend, stoop and lift weights proportionate with need to perform medical assistance; wear a uniform and equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds; operate a motor vehicle, use a firearm, and employ physical force when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Police experience highly preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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