Campus Police Officer III - Operations Sergeant

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.  

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Patrols campus buildings and adjacent areas; investigates crime or other incidents; restrains or arrests suspects when necessary; provides assistance to courts or grand juries in prosecution of cases; determines actions to be taken on assignments; provides on-the-job training to subordinates personally or through referral to law enforcement educational programs; performs related administrative duties such as maintaining liaison with administrative personnel, conducting staff meetings, maintaining records, authorizing overtime, time off; preparing periodic reports; perform related work as required.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Must complete appropriate Police Academy and be appointed as a Special State Police Officer.
2. Possession of currently valid operator's license.
3. Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to nature of the job to be accomplished.
4. Conduct daily roll call to include inspection of the daily log, personnel, cruisers and equipment, as well as addressing any issues, situations or complaints.
5. Ability to motivate subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action.
6. Provide a field-training for newly hired officers.
7. Working knowledge of police procedures and practices and fire prevention methods.
8. Ability to recognize fire hazards.
9. Working knowledge of criminal law criminal procedure and university policy.
10. Working knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining in general to the buildings and grounds of a state educational institution.
11. Ability to maintain student discipline.
12. Ability to walk long hours alone both indoors and out under varying climate conditions.
13. Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and
act quickly in emergency/dangerous situations.
14. Ensure that calls for service are handled as promptly and efficiently as possible and not hesitate to personally handle calls if they become backlogged.
15. Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written reports of investigation; ability to maintain accurate records.
16. Review reports, provide necessary feedback to ensure accuracy and completeness.
17. Ability to apprehend law-breakers and follow cases through to prosecution.
18. Ability to work harmoniously with university staff, students, and the public.
19. Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
20. Assist with department scheduling (including details) utilizing the "When to Work" program.
21. Organize, plan and execute all event functions for the department (RAVE/Commencement/Convocations, etc.).
22. Utilize the RAVE Alert and Guardian systems when necessary, often under stressful conditions.
23. Serve as backup Court Officer as well as department liaison with other law enforcement agencies.
24. Play an active role in emergency management efforts.
25. Actively participate in the Certification/Accreditation process to include policy review and implementation.
26. Provide feedback to the Operations and Administrative Lieutenants regarding officers under your command.
27. Serve on a variety of committees, as needed.
28. Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements:

Qualifications Required at Hire:

At least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in a governmental police force or in law enforcement work and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity (Sergeant or above), or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions:
An Associate's degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. *A Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirement actually completed.*

Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check).
Note: Candidates recommended for employment will be required to take a pre-employment physical, pass a psychological screening and pass a complete background. 

Qualifications Acquired on Job:
1. Working knowledge of police procedures and practices and fire prevention methods
2. Working knowledge of criminal, constitutional, juvenile and motor vehicle law
3. Working knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining in general to the buildings and grounds of a state educational institution.

License and/or Certification Requirements:
1. Must have completed an approved MPTC Police Academy.
2. Current certification by POST.
3. Ability to be appointed as a Special State Police Officer.
4. Possession of valid operator's license.
5. Possession of, or ability to attain, an active Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt position. The position is governed by the AFSCME/1067, Council 93 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The annual salary range is $71,172.40 - $77,932.40. Shift is TBD based on shift bid. The application deadline is February 29, 2024.

Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• a choice of 9 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
• competitive retirement plan
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term disability coverage
• dental insurance
• accrued vacation and sick days 
• personal days
• paid holidays 
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Here at Fitchburg State University it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.  

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