University Police Officer

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Opportunity

Job Description

Salary

Step 1 $31.85/hour Step 4 $43.94/hour
Additional 3% for Associates degree 5% for Bachelors degree 10% for Masters degree
Additional 5% for FTO or ICT Officers
Additional compensation for shift differential
Applicants with Police Officer experience may be started at higher step at the discretion of the Chief of Police

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Job Summary

The Northeastern University Police Officer will maintain public order respond to calls for service engage with the community and enforce University Regulations and Massachusetts General doing so the University Police Officer will consistently promote the mission and values of the Police Department.

About the Opportunity:

The Northeastern University Police Department engages the community through a comprehensive program of police emergency management international security crime prevention emergency medical and related public safety services to promote the conditions by which Northeastern University operates as intended throughout the world. The Department operates under the tenants of Procedural Justice and believes in continuous active engagement with members of our community to prevent crime and increase the quality of life for those we serve.

Click here to see what it means to be a member of the NUPD.

Click here to see an overview of the Universitys comprehensive benefits package including educational incentives comprehensive medical coverage retirement plans and fitness/wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

Maintain public order and enforce University Regulations and Massachusetts General Laws
Patrol University buildings and grounds to prevent crime and attend to public safety needs
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Actively engage with the Northeastern University & local community
Investigate crimes suspicious activity or other incidents
Identify apprehend and participate in subsequent court proceedings of criminal offenders
Provide First Responder level medical assistance
Facilitate the movement of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic
Provide detail coverage for worksites and university events
Attend required department training in addition to seeking out supplementary training focused on personal and professional development
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Mandatory Job Requirements

Applicants must be a graduate of a Full-Time MA State Police Academy or Full-Time MPTC Academy or equivalent
High School diploma or GED equivalent
At least 21 years old
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
Massachusetts Drivers License
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. Click here to review requirements.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position is an essential personnel position which requires working in a variety of situations including during holidays weekends day/evening/night shifts forced overtime and in a state of emergency
Must be able to: sit or stand for long periods of time; walk run climb bend stoop and lift weights proportionate with need to perform medical assistance; wear a uniform and equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds; operate a motor vehicle use a firearm and employ physical force when necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Police experience highly preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Military veterans encouraged to apply

Selection Process: The NUPD conducts a rolling application process for the University Police Officer position. Each hiring cycle remains active and open until all available positions have been filled. This position requires a phone screen a panel interview executive interview criminal background check as well as a drug screening medical exam and psychological exam. Once initiated the selection process takes approximately 3 months. If at any point during the selection process you are notified that you are not moving forward applicants may reapply after six months from the date of notification

Position Type

Safety and Security

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Base Pay Rate:

$31.85

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

About the OpportunityJob DescriptionSalaryStep 1 $31.85/hour Step 4 $43.94/hourAdditional 3% for Associates degree 5% for Bachelors degree 10% for Masters degreeAdditional 5% for FTO or ICT OfficersAdditional compensation for shift differentialApplicants with Police Officer experience may be starte...