Campus Police Officer - Multiple Openings
Wellesley College

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Job Posting Title
Campus Police Officer - Multiple Openings

Job Description Summary
Union

Job Description
The Campus Police Officer engages with the College community to provide campus safety services including: emergency response to safety concerns, medical emergency response, emergency management preparation and response, crime prevention and safety education. The Campus Police Officer is represented by the Wellesley College Police Association.

Responsibilities:

• Protect the assets of the College community including the people, buildings and grounds to prevent crime and attend to public safety needs Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service 24/7
• Investigate crimes, suspicious activity, or other incidents
• Follow Massachusetts General Laws and provide education around these laws where applicable
• Actively engage with the local community, particularly in areas of training and preparedness
• Identify, apprehend, and participate in subsequent court proceedings of criminal offenders
• Provide First Responder level medical assistance where appropriate
• Facilitate the movement of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Responds to initial complaints and conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations,
• Enforces traffic and parking laws and issuing citations.
• Provide detail coverage for worksites and events
• Attend required department training and supplementary training focused on personal and professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain certification by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).
• Applicants must be a graduate of a full time police academy(or equivalent) certified by the MPTC or the SSPO Academy conducted by the Massachusetts State Police in New Braintree, Ma.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• At least 21 years old
• Strong written and oral communication skills with an aptitude for problem solving and customer service
• Prior experience and training in de-escalation and crisis response
• 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 Firearms
• Massachusetts Driver's License
• Ability to work independently of close supervision,
• 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
• Prior experience in higher education, preferably in a diverse campus community preferred.
• EMT certification a plus
• All employees hired are strongly encouraged to be up to date with all vaccination and boosters against COVID-19

Worker Sub-Type
Union

Time Type
Full time

EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum . Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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