University Police Officer (Recruit Officer) Northeastern University
University Police Officer (Recruit Officer)
Northeastern University
in Boston, MA
Apply on Institution's Website
Type: Full-Time
Posted: 05/09/2023
Category: Police and Public Safety
University Police Officer (Recruit Officer)
About the Opportunity
Job Summary
The Northeastern University Police Department is seeking candidates interested in attending a Full Time Police Academy to become an NUPD Police Officer.
Candidates must pass a background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam.
Candidates must pass the entry level physical fitness standards as outlined in the MPTC Health and Wellness Preparation Guide: http://mptctraining.com/roclessons/P_H&WPrepGuide.pdf
Candidates must also pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) as outlined: https://www.mass.gov/guides/schedule-physical-ability-test-pat-for-fire-and-police-departments
Candidates must attend and successfully complete an MPTC Full-Time Academy.
Any candidate who does not successfully pass any of the pre-academy requirements or fails to successfully pass the MPTC Full-Time Academy will not be retained as an employee at Northeastern University.
About Northeastern:
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.
Our locations-in Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant-are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research.
Northeastern's comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs- in a variety of on-campus and online formats-lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.
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 family.
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:
Mandatory Job Requirements
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 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--Recruit-Officer-_R114828
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Northeastern is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action, Title IX educational institution and employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Northeastern University
in Boston, MA
Apply on Institution's Website
Type: Full-Time
Posted: 05/09/2023
Category: Police and Public Safety
University Police Officer (Recruit Officer)
About the Opportunity
Job Summary
The Northeastern University Police Department is seeking candidates interested in attending a Full Time Police Academy to become an NUPD Police Officer.
Candidates must pass a background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam.
Candidates must pass the entry level physical fitness standards as outlined in the MPTC Health and Wellness Preparation Guide: http://mptctraining.com/roclessons/P_H&WPrepGuide.pdf
Candidates must also pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) as outlined: https://www.mass.gov/guides/schedule-physical-ability-test-pat-for-fire-and-police-departments
Candidates must attend and successfully complete an MPTC Full-Time Academy.
Any candidate who does not successfully pass any of the pre-academy requirements or fails to successfully pass the MPTC Full-Time Academy will not be retained as an employee at Northeastern University.
About Northeastern:
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.
Our locations-in Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant-are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research.
Northeastern's comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs- in a variety of on-campus and online formats-lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.
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 family.
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
Mandatory Job Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Candidate must pass entry level physical fitness standards as outlined in the MPTC Health and Wellness Preparation Guide: http://mptctraining.com/roclessons/P_H&WPrepGuide.pdf
- Candidate must successfully pass an MPTC approved Full-Time Police Academy
- Appointees must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63
- Ability to obtain Massachusetts Class A License to Carry prior to graduating from the Police Academy
- Massachusetts Driver's License
- Candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam
- 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
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Military veterans encouraged to apply
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 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--Recruit-Officer-_R114828
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Northeastern is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action, Title IX educational institution and employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
