Police Officer
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Description
POLICE OFFICER MIT Police to be responsible for ensuring the safety security and well-being of the MIT community. Will collaborate with campus stakeholders to address safety concerns and promote a culture of mutual respect and understanding with students researchers faculty staff and visitors from around the world; patrol assigned areas of campus on foot bicycle or vehicle to deter and detect criminal activity respond to emergencies and provide support during special events demonstrations and other campus activities; conduct initial criminal investigations gather evidence and collaborate with local law enforcement agencies as necessary; and participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Graduation from a full-time MA state or municipal police academy or MPTC-approved equivalent training; a high school diploma or its equivalent; a drivers license; MA Class A License to Carry; eligibility for appointment as a Massachusetts Special State Police Officer; Massachusetts POST Commission certification or ability to gain POST certification; demonstrated organizational and verbal communication skills; and experience with crisis intervention conflict resolution report writing handling emergency procedures and community policing principles. Must qualify in the use of firearms. PREFERRED: Two years of law enforcement experience (college/university police department preferred) and an associates degree or higher in criminal justice or related subject.
The schedule consists of working four 8.5-hour shifts with two days off. The schedule cycles when there are less than five regularly scheduled shifts with compensation remaining at 42.5 hours. Must be able to work all shifts including holidays and weekends and additional hours as needed.
Employment is contingent upon the completion of satisfactory background checks a pre-employment medical examination and drug and psychological screening.
2/11/2026
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Operation
- Physical Examinations
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Suspension Experience
- Tribal Law
- Conflict Management
- Security
- Heavy Lifting
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.
