Campus Police Officer I and II Job at Holyoke Community College (Holyoke)

Job Description

The Campus Police Officer serves as a vital member of the Department of Community Safety, upholding Massachusetts State Laws while advancing the college’s mission and values. This role includes active participation in campus and community initiatives, undertaking specialized assignments, and representing the department in ways that foster strong, collaborative relationships. Guided by the principles of community policing, the position emphasizes building lasting partnerships aimed at reducing misconduct, enhancing personal and campus safety, and improving quality of life, purpose, and belonging within the community.

Job Responsibility

Ensure and maintain a secure campus environment
investigate complaints and reports of suspicious activity
control crowds as necessary
Provide protection and security of persons, facilities and property
Patrol campus buildings and adjacent area(s) via foot, bike or Campus Police vehicle
Enforce college and department policies, rules and regulations, local laws, Massachusetts General Laws, and federal laws
Exercise police powers by making arrests, searching persons, and/or restraining and transporting violent persons
advise suspects of their constitutional rights to prosecute violators and to prevent further violations of law
Investigate all crimes, including theft, assault and battery, sexual assault, motor vehicle accidents, and other related incidents. Interview witnesses, victims and others
mediate disputes
preserve crime scenes for examination by experts
Enforce campus traffic and safety regulations by directing traffic
assisting operators of disabled motor vehicles
assisting pedestrians in crossing streets
writing traffic tickets
inspecting licenses, permits and registrations for validity
and ensuring an orderly flow of traffic during snow removal or sanding
Operate equipment, such as but not limited to two-way radios, base stations, public address system, emergency medical equipment, office machines, firearms and riot control equipment
Perform related duties such as cooperating and sharing information with other agencies
notifying designated personnel of emergencies
writing activity reports, daily logs, and investigative reports
maintaining records on lost-and-found items, criminal records and files on known criminals
assisting in the evacuation of community members in fire drills
assisting in fire-fighting operations
and raising and lowering flags
Provide emergency medical assistance
Provide assistance to courts or grand juries in prosecution cases
Work during periods of inclement weather, hurricanes, blizzards, natural and manmade disasters
Perform occasional mandatory overtime, details, and campus dispatch and switchboard operator duties
Promote community policing and community engagement in all tasks and duties
Participate in community engagement and continually offer exceptional customer service to the entire Holyoke community and surrounding areas
Focus on the Commonwealth’s Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions
Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Requirements

Possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A license to carry firearm (M.G.L. c.140, section 131)
Possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Knowledge of police procedures and practices, the law of arrest, and criminal procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare written reports
Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required
Possess physical stamina and endurance
Must be able to meet the requirements of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 (Police Reform Bill): Candidates must be 21 years of age at the time of hire
Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in a governmental police force or in law enforcement work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience
Successful completion of a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC)-approved basic training program
All candidates must complete Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) -approved physical and psychological fitness evaluation
As a condition of employment, candidate must pass a state and national background check
All final candidates must pass an examination approved by POST
Possess and maintain first aid and CPR certificates
All final candidates must successfully complete an interview administered by POST
Good moral character and fit for employment in law enforcement as determined by POST

Nice to have

Experience or knowledge in the use of police dispatching software, report writing programs, or CJIS technology
Ability to speak a language in addition to English

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