Job Description

As a Police Officer at Emerson College, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by enforcing laws, policies, and regulations on campus. Your duties include conducting regular patrols, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and fostering positive community relationships. You will provide professional police services to protect life and property, preserve peace, and prevent and detect crime. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Respond to community calls for assistance, taking decisive action at crime or disturbance scenes to ensure public safety. Identify, pursue, and apprehend suspects, conduct investigations, and make arrests as necessary. Conduct motorized, foot, or bicycle patrols to deter crime and respond swiftly to incidents. Provide aid to physically injured individuals and coordinate with medical personnel when necessary. Investigate and address safety hazards, adhering to college policies to protect campus assets. Perform follow-up investigations, gather and manage evidence, take legal-compliant statements, and maintain records. Build and sustain positive relationships with campus stakeholders and community groups for a collaborative approach to safety. Attend and represent the department at meetings, ensuring effective communication. Participate in required and specialized training to maintain and enhance policing skills and knowledge. Enter and retrieve data using various software programs to complete reports, forms, and paperwork. QUALIFICATIONS Must meet POST Standards for police certification. Graduate from a full-time police recruit training academy accredited by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council (MPTC) or the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Academy for campus police officers. Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and be insured by the College’s automobile liability insurer. Ability to be warranted as a Special State Police Officer by Massachusetts State Police. Successful completion of background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical release, and annual fitness for duty assessments. Must meet the April 1, 2020, State Police requirements for obtaining Special State Police Officer powers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity at all times. Utilize sound judgment and problem-solving skills in complex situations. Effectively handle multiple tasks, be resourceful, and show initiative. Provide critical thinking and analytical capabilities. Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Establish effective working relationships within a culturally diverse institution. PHYSICAL ABILITIES Must pass the Commonwealth of Massachusetts HRD Initial-Hire Medical Standards Medical Examination. Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, balance, walk, and run for extended periods. Conduct visual surveillance and respond to emergencies throughout campus, including uppermost floors without elevator access. Physically capable of operating department equipment and defending oneself and community members from physical assault. Work in various environmental conditions, including severe weather and loud noises, and be exposed to hazards and physical risks. Must wear the required uniform. WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to work different shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime shifts as required. Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

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