Campus Police Officer I
DUTIES OF POSITION: Under supervision, patrols an assigned area for the purpose of enforcing laws relative to the prevention of crime, motor vehicle laws, the apprehension of offenders, the protection of property and persons, the preservation of public peace, and the control of traffic; perform investigative duties, and related work as assigned.

WEEKLY SALARY: Starting range $603.65- $841.42 per week.
PLUS: uniform allowance ($700 annual), shift differential ($50/week + weekend shift differential of $0.75), medical, educational and overtime.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be eligible to enter and successfully complete a Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee or Special State Police approved academy, be a graduate of an approved academy, or be waived from academy requirements by the Municipal Police Training Committee or Special State Police Certification Unit.

* Possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

* POSSESS A CLASS A LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT TO A POLICE POSITION
(Note: You must be 21 years of age to get a Class A License.)

* Must successfully complete a 12 week post-academy field training program

* Have the ability to work at any hour and in all weather conditions.

* Have the ability to learn and demonstrate job requirements after being trained.

The PROCESS will consist of the following: (PHASES WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED)

1. Application
2. Initial Interview
3. Board Interview
4. Interview with Chief of Police
5. Background Investigation
6. Medical Examination
7. Psychological Written Exam and Interview
8. Physical Abilities Test

INABILITY TO ATTEND ANY PHASE WILL RESULT IN BEING WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION.

NOTE:
* Applications are kept on file for one year after date of receipt.

* In accordance with State Law, no applicant who has been convicted of a felony can be appointed as a Police Officer and all applicants must be able to obtain a Class A License to carry firearms.

* The Chief of Police interviews whenever a vacancy occurs.

* Candidate must successfully complete a Background Investigations and Psychological and Medical Examinations prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment.