Campus Police Officer II | North Shore Community College
North Shore Community College
Location
Danvers, MA | United States
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Campus Police Officer II About North Shore Community College: North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Job Description: Campus Police Officer II Grade 17, AFSCME Unit position, 40 hours/week Campus Location: Danvers. May be required to report to the alternate campus depending on staffing needs. Work Schedule: 1st Shift, Tuesday-Saturday, 6:30 AM -2:30 PM This posting may be used to fill future vacancies. SALARY: $68,279.38 per year with fringe benefits. An appointment made from outside the bargaining unit (AFSCME) must start at this salary, step #1 of the range or as adjusted in accordance with the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To ensure and maintain a secure campus environment; provide protection and security of persons, facilities, and property; provide direct supervision of patrol officers, security officers and dispatchers; evaluate performance and recommend disciplinary action; perform administrative duties; patrol campus buildings and adjacent areas; enforces College and department policy, rules, regulations, and Massachusetts General Laws; provide emergency medical assistance; investigate crimes or other incidents; take appropriate legal action including making arrests when necessary; provide assistance to courts or grand juries in prosecution of cases; and perform related work as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsible for the first level supervision of officers and civilians under their supervision and is involved in the direction and coordination of a shift of assigned personnel primarily engaged in law enforcement and community engagement activities.
- Conducts shift briefings to instruct personnel, assign patrol duties, notify of special problems or issues, and indicate additional orders through special orders.
- Ensures all reports, dispatch logs, and other pertinent paperwork are submitted in accordance with department regulations and statutory requirements.
- Trains those who work under their supervision of any new departmental directives, changes in police procedure, and/or statutory laws.
- Responds to emergency calls for service and takes command of the scene upon their arrival or until relieved by a superior officer
- Builds a positive and team-oriented concept with employees to create and promote a positive work environment.
- Accountable for the actions and omissions of the employees under their supervision.
- Performs related administrative duties such as maintaining liaison with administrative personnel; conducting staff meetings; maintaining records; authorizing overtime; preparing periodic reports; issuing tools, supplies and equipment; and operating data processing terminals, photographic equipment and audio-visual equipment.
- Patrol assigned campus buildings and adjacent areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to ensure the security of buildings, grounds and persons.
- Guard against trespass, theft, damage to property or injury to individuals by screening visitors; inspecting rooms, packages and vehicles for explosives, firearms and other contraband; controlling crowds; providing personal protection to individuals as required; conducting surveillance of high-crime areas; searching for missing goods and persons; investigating complaints and reports of suspicious activity; mediating disputes; and inspecting buildings, grounds, fire lanes and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards to ensure campus security.
- Investigates crimes, explosions and suspicious fires by interviewing witnesses, victims and others; preserves crime scenes and fire sites for examination by experts; and collects physical evidence to aid in locating and apprehending suspects and in preparing cases for prosecution.
- Exercises police powers by making arrests, searching prisoners, restraining violent persons, transporting persons under restraints and advising suspects of their constitutional rights to prosecute violators and to prevent further violations of law.
- Assists the courts or grand juries by serving summonses, warrants and capiases; presenting evidence; testifying as witness; reporting case developments; and arranging for the appearance of witnesses to provide information necessary for the prosecution of cases.
- Enforces campus traffic and safety regulations by directing traffic; assisting operators of disabled motor vehicles; assisting pedestrians in crossing streets; writing traffic tickets; inspecting licenses, permits and registrations for validity; and arranging for snow removal or sanding to ensure the orderly flow of traffic and prevent accidents.
- Operates such equipment as two-way radios, D.C.J.I.S. terminals, facsimile transmitters or receivers, base station radios, public address systems, emergency medical equipment, office machines, computers and firearms.
- Performs related duties such as cooperating and sharing information with other agencies; notifying designated personnel of emergencies; writing reports such as activity reports, daily logs, investigative reports and stolen vehicle reports; issuance of parking decals; key issuance; maintaining records on lost-and-found items, criminal records and files; assisting in the evacuation of students, faculty, staff and visitors in fire drills; assisting in firefighting operations; administering first aid to injured persons; and raising and lowering flags; other assigned related duties.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time and have the physical strength and endurance to lift heavy objects or persons.
- Carries on their person a departmental issued firearm while on official duty, and attends required trainings on its use.
- Must work alone at remote locations and in the dark.
- Must operate a motor vehicle and respond to emergencies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- This position is designated in the role of an essential employee. In the event campuses are closed or classes are cancelled or both due to adverse weather conditions, designated essential personnel shall be required for work during the duration of the cancellation.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
The Human Resource Division Classification Specification for this position is available at or in the Human Resources Department.
Requirements: - Be eligible for certification as a law enforcement officer by the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POSTC) after satisfying all requirements.
- Must have the ability to be sworn as a Police Officer in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 22C Section 63.
- Must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally known as the GED
- The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
- Graduation from an approved MPTC full-time police academy or have equivalent training that meets the exemption requirements of POSTC and MPTC
- Must have a valid Unrestricted License to Carry a firearm in Massachusetts
- Possession of current CPR and First Responder certifications
- 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.
- Prior to appointment, must possess a valid unrestricted license to carry a firearm (large capacity) and maintain a valid unrestricted license to carry a firearm throughout your employment in accordance with MGL Ch. 140 sec. 13.
- Candidates will be required to have a Massachusetts class 'D' or greater motor vehicle operator's license or out-of-state equivalent. You must present a copy of your driving history record from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
- Must have the ability to pass the Municipal Police Training Counsel (MPTC) firearms course of training as prescribed by the MPTC firearms curriculum.
- Candidates will need to complete a POST Commission approved psychological exam, drug test and pre-employment medical exam.
- Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice
- Prior supervisory experience
- Bilingual
Additional Information: STARTING DATE: ASAP
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. North Shore Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here
Application Instructions: Submit cover letter and resume outlining how your experience meets the qualifications of the position.
Closes: Mar 1, 2024 - 11:59 PM EST
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About North Shore Community College
North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
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