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Campus Police Officer - Part-Time
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Position Number: 1576092
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

JOB TITLE
Campus Police Officer - Part-Time

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Campus Safety

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Support the overall mission of the WPI Police Department to provide a safe and secure living and learning environment for all members of and visitors to our community.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:

Protection of life and property.
Provides public safety related services (i.e., escorts, lock-out assists, etc.) equally to all of the members of and visitors to the WPI Community in a manner that demonstrates dignity and respect for all.
Actively seek to identify safety and security related problems and to take the necessary steps to solve those problems quickly and efficiently.
Promote and participate in crime prevention and safety awareness programs on campus and in the peripheral property areas near WPI.
Prevent criminal activity from occurring on the campus and in the peripheral property areas near WPI.
Respond quickly to emergency calls for police services. These include reports of crimes, criminal activities, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies, fire and intrusion alarms and accidents. Officers are required to conduct thorough investigations into these police emergency incidents and to submit written reports in all cases.
Perform safety and security inspections of all campus buildings and grounds both on foot and in vehicles.
Enforce all of the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and applicable WPI safety, security and traffic regulations.
Takes proper police action at scene of crime, administers first aid, gathers evidence, locates witnesses and makes arrest; appears in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused of crimes.
Ascertains validity of information and/or secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime; searches for and preserves evidence; interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants, and witnesses, information about crimes; makes detailed reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be able to meet the Special State Police Officer (SSPO) certification requirements. The specific requirements can be reviewed at https://www.mass.gov/certification-unit under Requirements for Special State Police and Equivalency guidelines for Special State Police.
Must possess ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others. Must be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine a proper course of action to be taken. Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, write and speak effectively, and show willingness to learn both the technology and clerical systems associated with the WPI Police officers position. Must be dependable, honest and possess good inter-personal communication skills.
Must have a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license.
Upon preliminary selection, must pass a thorough Background Investigation and CORI check.
Upon preliminary offer candidate must undertake and pass full medical exam, drug testing and psychological exam.
Upon hire, must successfully pass Department firearms qualification using WPI Police firearms.
Upon hire, must successfully pass all required SSPO yearly In-Service Training.
Upon hire, must successfully pass all required aspects of the Field Training Program within a fixed amount of time.
Upon hire, willingness to work as needed, including night and weekend shifts.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Campus-Police-Officer---Part-Time_R0000100

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.