Job Number: R7162006, Closing Date: 03/20/2006, First Posted: 03/07/2006
Department
Public Safety
Description
The incumbent will serve as Security Guard for the Public Safety department and will patrol an assigned area to protect and safeguard the buildings and grounds of a state facility and the lives of its residents, staff, and the general public. Duties include, but are not limited to: make periodic rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds; conduct surveillance of assigned areas; determine the extent of violation and take appropriate action; take steps to remedy or control emergency situations; prepare and review a variety of information-gathering forms and reports; inspect fire fighting and other safety apparatus; provide direction and general information to the public; prepare reports and logs on the occurrence of fires, disturbances, accidents, crimes and on the results of investigations; responds to various inquiries; screen persons for identification, purpose of visit, or required authorization; participate in searches for missing persons or property; operate two-way radios and/or base station address systems; lock and unlock doors, gates, etc.; direct and control traffic; assess road conditions to determine need for emergency snow removal or sanding; may be assigned to: investigate complaints and reports of criminal activity; determine whether a violation of laws, rules or regulations has occurred; interrogate suspects and interview witnesses and victims; take appropriate action such as report findings to the appropriate authorities; issue parking tickets or other citations; provide security for dignitaries, witnesses, transporters of cash and others requiring personal protection; control crowds at public gatherings or demonstrations; assist in the evacuation of residents or students in drills or emergency situations; appear personally as a witness in order to assist in court or grand jury proceedings; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to: communicate effectively in oral expression; gather information through observing and questioning individuals and examining records and documents; maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations; exercise sound judgment; make decisions and act quickly in emergency and dangerous situations; interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress; deal tactfully with others; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others; establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds; understand, explain and apply the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities; exercise discretion in handling confidential information; follow oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner; accurately record information provided orally; prepare general reports; assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures; maintain accurate records; read and interpret such documents as maps, charts, building plans, etc.; adapt to varying work situations; and determine the proper format and procedure for assembling items of information. Knowledge of: the methods and procedures followed in the security of buildings and property; the methods and techniques of vehicular and pedestrian traffic control; the techniques for handling and transporting injured persons; the methods of general report writing. Must be available to work weekends, holidays and all shifts.
Salary and Application Information
Bi Weekly Salary: $999.26 Classified. Grade level 11. State Funded. Benefited.
Reference Job Number: R7162006. See the general directions for applying for positions at UMass Boston on the HR Web site: www.umb.edu/hr. Internal candidates should complete a Position Interest Form and submit a current resume. Send résumé and cover letter to the Office of Human Resources, Quinn Admin. Bldg., 3rd Floor Among the procedures which may be used to select personnel to fill vacant positions are review of work experience, reference checks, interviews, demonstrated physical ability to perform position requirements. Bargaining unit employees will be considered in accordance with Article 19, Section 3 of the current collective bargaining agreement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. All appointments and promotions will be effective on a Sunday.
ma police, boston ma police, massachusetts police, massachusetts police, mass state police, mass police, ma, mass, massachusetts, massachusetts, massachutes, massachusetts law, massachusetts polece, police, officer, police officer, cops, police gear, law enforcement, police duty gear, state police, sheriff, law, police supply, police agency directory, police agency, police department, traffic officer, police dept, state trooper, dispatcher, massachusetts county sheriff, massachusetts sheriff, massachusetts department of corrections, ma doc, doc, dept of corrections, police information, civil service, ma civil service, massachusetts crime, police training, police academy, ma police academy, massachusetts officers, masscop, masscops, mpa, bpa, ibpoa, police association, massachusetts police news, massachusetts crime news, mass most wanted, police career information, police patrol, police administration, police books, crime scene training, police discussion, crime discussions, cops
About MassCops, the home for Massachusetts law enforcement.
The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Network opened in 1998 and is now a part of the New England Police Network The site is a pro-police discussion forum intended for sworn police officers and civilian law enforcement officials as well as those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement here in Massachusetts.
The goal of The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Network is to provide an informal network of law enforcement officials here in Massachusetts for educational and informational purposes.
The forum covers many topics such as Police Related News Articles, Agency & Profession Discussions, Police Training as well as Law Enforcement Career Information.
The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Network and The New England Police Network (NEPN) and it's network sites are privately owned websites/domains and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any government association or agency.
MassCops (masscops.com) and (masscop.com) are privately owned are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Massachusetts Coalition of Police (masscop.org)