Recruit Officer
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JOB TITLE
Recruit OfficerLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Campus SafetyDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Recruit Officer is a nonsworn member of the WPI Police Department who will support our mission to provide a safe and secure living and learning environment for all members of and visitors to our community.The Recruit Officer will be hired after completing all mandatory Massachusetts Police Training Council (MPTC) preacademy entry processes and with the understanding that the recruit officer will enter a Massachusetts Police Training Council (MPTC) recruitofficer police academy as a new candidate hire and successfully graduate from that academy achieving POST certification as a law enforcement officer.
WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Assist WPI Police staff by performing safety and security inspections of campus buildings and grounds on foot and in vehicles.
- Backfill position of WPI Police Dispatcher. Provide public safety related services to members and visitors to the WPI Community.
- Renders assistance to those in need and has the knowledge and ability to make referrals to campus resources as applicable.
- Able to author well written reports.
- Provides information to the public and community members while promoting positive campus safety and community relations.
- When offered attends and graduates from a MPTC authorized full time recruit officer academy.
Depending on the amount of time between hire and the beginning of the recruit academy the candidate will be required to successfully complete ten weeks of WPI Police dispatch and field training.
Once the recruit officer graduates from the academy they will be required to complete any outstanding WPI Police dispatch and field training before transitioning to the role of Campus Police Officer.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma.
- Successful completion of all required MPTC preacademy entrance requirements.
- Successful attendance and subsequent graduation from MPTC recruit officer academy.
- Certification as a lawenforcement officer by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission.
- In addition to POST certification all candidates must obtain their warrant of appointment as a Special State Police Officer (SSPO).
- Successful completion of WPI Police Field Training and Performance Appraisal Program before officers will be able to work on their own.
- Applicants must be age twentyone 21 at time of application.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Massachusetts Class A Large Capacity License to Carry Firearms
- Must have a valid Massachusetts Class D operators license at time of appointment.
Candidates need to provide a cover letter and three letters of reference must pass MPTC recruit officer course (ROC) eligibility requirements and meet POST minimum standards for certification.
Starting Pay: $23.00 per hour. WPIs benefits package includes a robust retirement match wellness perks tuition assistance and more!
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (NonExempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat actively seeks to increase the diversityof its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals withdiverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change making.It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
