General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Patrols campus buildings and adjacent areas; investigates crime or other incidents; restrains or arrests suspects when necessary; provides assistance to courts or grand juries in prosecution of cases; determines actions to be taken on assignments; provides on-the-job training to subordinates personally or through referral to law enforcement educational programs; performs related administrative duties such as maintaining liaison with administrative personnel, conducting staff meetings, maintaining records, authorizing overtime, time off; preparing periodic reports;  perform related work as required. 

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Must complete appropriate Police Academy and be appointed as a Special State Police Officer.
2. Possession of current valid driver’s license.
3. Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished.
4. Conduct daily roll call to include inspection of the daily log, personnel, cruisers and equipment, as well as addressing any issues, situations or complaints.   
5. Ability to motivate subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action.
6. Provide a field-training for newly hired officers.
7. Working knowledge of police procedures and practices and fire prevention methods.
8. Ability to recognize fire hazards.
9. Working knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure and university policy.
10. Working knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining in general to the buildings and grounds of a state educational institution.
11. Ability to maintain student discipline.
12. Ability to independently walk for long durations; both indoors and out under varying climate conditions.
13. Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain a calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and act quickly in emergency/dangerous situations.
14. Ensure that calls for service are handled as promptly and efficiently as possible and not hesitate to personally handle calls if they become backlogged.
15. Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written reports of investigation; ability to maintain accurate records.
16. Review reports, provide necessary feedback to ensure accuracy and completeness.
17. Ability to apprehend law-breakers and follow cases through to prosecution.
18. Ability to work harmoniously with university staff, students, and the public.
19. Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
20. Assist with department scheduling (including details) utilizing the “When to Work” program.
21. Organize, plan and execute all event functions for the department (RAVE/Commencement/Convocations, etc.).
22. Utilize the RAVE Alert and Guardian systems when necessary, often under stressful conditions.
23. Serve as backup Court Officer as well as department liaison with other law enforcement agencies.
24. Play an active role in emergency management efforts.
25. Actively participate in the Certification/Accreditation process to include policy review and implementation.
26. Provide feedback to the Operations and Administrative Lieutenants regarding officers under your command.
27. Serve on a variety of committees, as needed.
28. Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications Required at Hire:

At least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in a governmental police force or in law enforcement work and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity (Sergeant or above), or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

1. An Associate’s degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
2. A Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
3. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirement actually completed.*

Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check).

Note:  Candidates recommended for employment will be required to take a pre-employment physical and pass a psychological screening.

Qualifications Acquired on Job:

1. Working knowledge of police procedures and practices and fire prevention methods
2. Working knowledge of criminal, constitutional, juvenile and motor vehicle law
3. Working knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining in general to the buildings and grounds of a state educational institution.

License and/or Certification Requirements:

1. Must have completed an approved MPTC Police Academy.
2. Current certification by POST.
3. Ability to be appointed as a Special State Police Officer.
4. Possession of valid operator’s license.
5. Possession of, or ability to attain, an active Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms.

This position qualifies as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is designated as such, effective September 2024.  A CSA is a person designated to report crimes that occur on campus to the University Police Department. CSAs are designated under the Clery Act and must complete annual training on reporting crimes, victim relations and support, and related University policies. 

About Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students.

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