Position Details
Posting Number 267-2012
Posting Title Campus Police Officer
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Generally working under the supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Police Officer patrols the college campus to ensure protection and safety of the campus community, buildings, and property.
Essential Responsibilities
• Responsible for the enforcement and compliance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the policies, procedures and regulations of Babson College, consistent with the interests of protecting the lives, safety and property of the students, faculty, staff and visitors of Babson College.
• Makes every effort to prevent theft, vandalism, trespass, and other violations and will investigate and document all reports according to established Public Safety Department policies and procedures.
• Actively involved in Community Policing by providing a variety of services along with offering assistance and being a resource for members of the Babson College Community.
• Responsible for other duties such as traffic and parking enforcement, foot and mobile escorts, desk communications and dispatching, providing a safe and secure environment at special events on campus, and response to routine service and emergency calls.
• Participates in and delivers Crime Prevention programming.
• Provides testimony at criminal court proceedings and/or participates in the Babson College's Office of Community Standards internal process.
• May be responsible for training of other Public Safety personnel as necessary.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
Minimum Experience
Minimum Level of Education Required An Associate's degree in Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice or a related field is required.
Position Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements:
• Police Officers must be a graduate of a full-time police academy certified by the Massachusetts Police Training Council; a Special State Police Officer Academy offered by the Massachusetts State Police or an approved Part-Time Intermittent Academy (242 hours) with the required educational degree in order to become a certified Special State Police Officer.
• Knowledge of modern Public Safety and police practices in the areas of patrol, communications/dispatching, emergency medical/first responder services, investigation and crime prevention, with an understanding and commitment to the principles of Community Policing.
• Strong human relations skills; an ability to analyze emergency and non-emergency situations and develop effective courses of action.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required; knowledge of criminal laws, court procedures and alternative administrative practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of providing law enforcement and security services in a multi-cultural community that recognizes values and utilizes the individual differences and contributions of all people.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods; ability to become familiar with the operating procedures of various Babson College departments such as Community Standards, Residence Life, Student Affairs, IT, Facilities and others with whom constant interaction is required.
• Security, health and safety, emergency medical or other safety related experience is recommended.
• Strong technology skills in the use of the Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), Information Management Corporation's Records System (IMC), alarm access control and monitoring system (Ccure) as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Working Conditions:
Appointees must be willing to work flexible hours, schedules and overtime assignments.
Legal Requirements:
The Police Officer must obtain and retain authority as a special State Police Officer in accordance with Massachusetts General Law c. 22c sec. 63. The Police Officer must meet the educational and training academy requirements in order to be certified as a Special State Police Officer. The Police Officer must meet all the requirements of becoming a Special Police Officer in the Town of Wellesley. Possession and retention of a valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License, Firearms and/or Firearm Identification Licenses is required.
Special Requirements:
Appointees to the Police Officer position must successfully complete a one year probationary period. Permanent and continuing appointment is contingent upon successful completion of both mandatory and other such training programs designated by the Director of Public Safety. Appointees must be willing to work flexible hours, schedules and overtime assignments.
Mental and Physical Requirements:
Appointees to the Police Officer position should be in good mental and physical condition, and subject to psychological evaluations and drug testing as may from time to time be prescribed by the Director of Public Safety.
Minimum Education
Working Conditions
Additional Required Skills & Abilities
• Previous police experience, especially in a college or university police department is preferred.
• Specialized Public Safety related training and certifications are strongly desired.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 08/16/2012
Posting Number 267-2012
Posting Title Campus Police Officer
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Generally working under the supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Police Officer patrols the college campus to ensure protection and safety of the campus community, buildings, and property.
Essential Responsibilities
• Responsible for the enforcement and compliance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the policies, procedures and regulations of Babson College, consistent with the interests of protecting the lives, safety and property of the students, faculty, staff and visitors of Babson College.
• Makes every effort to prevent theft, vandalism, trespass, and other violations and will investigate and document all reports according to established Public Safety Department policies and procedures.
• Actively involved in Community Policing by providing a variety of services along with offering assistance and being a resource for members of the Babson College Community.
• Responsible for other duties such as traffic and parking enforcement, foot and mobile escorts, desk communications and dispatching, providing a safe and secure environment at special events on campus, and response to routine service and emergency calls.
• Participates in and delivers Crime Prevention programming.
• Provides testimony at criminal court proceedings and/or participates in the Babson College's Office of Community Standards internal process.
• May be responsible for training of other Public Safety personnel as necessary.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
Minimum Experience
Minimum Level of Education Required An Associate's degree in Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice or a related field is required.
Position Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements:
• Police Officers must be a graduate of a full-time police academy certified by the Massachusetts Police Training Council; a Special State Police Officer Academy offered by the Massachusetts State Police or an approved Part-Time Intermittent Academy (242 hours) with the required educational degree in order to become a certified Special State Police Officer.
• Knowledge of modern Public Safety and police practices in the areas of patrol, communications/dispatching, emergency medical/first responder services, investigation and crime prevention, with an understanding and commitment to the principles of Community Policing.
• Strong human relations skills; an ability to analyze emergency and non-emergency situations and develop effective courses of action.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required; knowledge of criminal laws, court procedures and alternative administrative practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of providing law enforcement and security services in a multi-cultural community that recognizes values and utilizes the individual differences and contributions of all people.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods; ability to become familiar with the operating procedures of various Babson College departments such as Community Standards, Residence Life, Student Affairs, IT, Facilities and others with whom constant interaction is required.
• Security, health and safety, emergency medical or other safety related experience is recommended.
• Strong technology skills in the use of the Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), Information Management Corporation's Records System (IMC), alarm access control and monitoring system (Ccure) as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Working Conditions:
Appointees must be willing to work flexible hours, schedules and overtime assignments.
Legal Requirements:
The Police Officer must obtain and retain authority as a special State Police Officer in accordance with Massachusetts General Law c. 22c sec. 63. The Police Officer must meet the educational and training academy requirements in order to be certified as a Special State Police Officer. The Police Officer must meet all the requirements of becoming a Special Police Officer in the Town of Wellesley. Possession and retention of a valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License, Firearms and/or Firearm Identification Licenses is required.
Special Requirements:
Appointees to the Police Officer position must successfully complete a one year probationary period. Permanent and continuing appointment is contingent upon successful completion of both mandatory and other such training programs designated by the Director of Public Safety. Appointees must be willing to work flexible hours, schedules and overtime assignments.
Mental and Physical Requirements:
Appointees to the Police Officer position should be in good mental and physical condition, and subject to psychological evaluations and drug testing as may from time to time be prescribed by the Director of Public Safety.
Minimum Education
Working Conditions
Additional Required Skills & Abilities
• Previous police experience, especially in a college or university police department is preferred.
• Specialized Public Safety related training and certifications are strongly desired.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 08/16/2012
