University Police Officer

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Posted: 27-Mar-24

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Security/Public Safety
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5133757

University Police Officer
About the Opportunity
Salary

• Step 1 $30.25/hour - Step 4 $41.72/hour
• Additional 5% for Bachelor's degree, 10% for Master's degree
• Additional compensation for shift differential
• Applicants with Police Officer experience may be started at higher step at the discretion of the Chief of Police

Signing Bonus

• $3,000 upon completion of Field Training, an additional $2,000 after six months, and $2,000 after one year

See full benefits and considerations for the position here .
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 Laws. In 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 University's 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 Driver's 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
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

Additional Information:
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.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
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.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .
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 https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
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.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/University-Police-Officer_R121958-1
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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