Police Officer II (Police Officer, Front-line Patrol) Eligibility List for Anticipated Vacancies

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Title Police Officer II (Police Officer, Front-line Patrol) Eligibility List for Anticipated Vacancies Department Summary

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

The Bridgewater State University Police Department is charged with the protection of the lives and property of more than 12,000 Bridgewater State University students, faculty, staff, and visitors on nearly 300 acres of University land and 38 major buildings, as well as the streets and other passageways adjoining University property. Police Department staff work with community members to prevent crime, solve problems, and take proactive steps to make Bridgewater State University as safe as possible. All BSU Police Officers attend municipal police academy training and have full police authority on campus and throughout the town of Bridgewater. The Department enforces all state laws, including motor vehicle laws, as well as university rules and regulations. In addition the department is made up of four major divisions; Headquarters, Operations, Administration, and Emergency Management & Legal Compliance. Within those divisions are several bureaus and units such as the Patrol Bureau and Detective Bureau. The department is members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) SWAT, Search & Rescue, Crisis Negotiation, Detectives, and Mobile Command. BSUPD also belongs to the Whitman-West Bridgewater-East Bridgewater-Bridgewater-Bridgewater State University Police (WEB) regional major crimes and drug task force. BSUPD is widely recognized as the premier state university police department in Massachusetts.

Position Summary

We are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included.

Police Officer I; Front-line Patrol Eligibility List for Anticipated Vacancies

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Tour of Duty and Schedule: TBD by shift bidding process; subject to change according to departmental needs. (Full-time, 12-month AFSCME position)

Must be available for off-shift overtime, including compulsory callbacks.

Area of Assignment: University Wide - Bridgewater

This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of the current AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Duties

• Patrols assigned areas on foot, in a patrol vehicle, or by specialized means to ensure the safety of persons and security of buildings and grounds.
• Protects against trespass, theft, damage to property or injury to individuals by screening visitors; inspecting rooms, packages and vehicles for explosives, firearms and other contraband; controlling crowds; providing personal protection to individuals as required; conducting surveillance of high-crime areas; searching for missing goods and persons; investigating complaints and reports of suspicious activity; mediating disputes; and inspecting buildings, grounds, fire lanes and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards to ensure campus security.
• Exercises police powers in fair and equitable manner by making arrests, conducting searches, restraining violent persons, transporting persons under restraints and advising suspects of their constitutional rights to prosecute violators and to prevent further violations of law.
• Investigating crimes, explosions and suspicious fires by interviewing witnesses, victims and others; preserves crime scenes and fires sites for examination by experts; and collects physical evidence to aid in locating and apprehending suspects and in preparing cases for prosecution.
• Investigates traffic accidents on campus by operating breathalyzers and other chemical detection devices to determine liability and by measuring skid marks to determine vehicle speed at the time accidents occurred.
• Assists the courts or grand juries by serving summonses, warrants and capiases; presenting evidence; testifying as witness; reporting case developments; and arranging for appearance of witnesses to provide information necessary for the prosecution of cases.
• Enforces 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 arranging for snow removal or sanding to ensure the orderly flow of traffic and prevent accidents.
• Operates such equipment as two-way radios, laptop and computers, facsimile transmitters or receivers, 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 reports such as activity reports, daily logs, investigative reports and stolen vehicle recovery reports; maintaining records on lost-and-found items, criminal records and files on known criminals; assisting in the evacuation of residents in fire drills; assisting in firefighting operations; administering first aid to injured persons.

State Job Specifications are available in the Human Resources Office or on the Human Resources website -https://jobs.bridgew.edu/

Required Qualifications

• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations
• Ability to make decisions and act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
• Ability to deal tactfully with others
• Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information
• Ability to gather information through observing individuals
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents;
• Ability to accurately record information provided orally
• Ability to gather information through questioning individuals
• Ability to conduct interviews
• Ability to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner
• Ability to give written instructions in a precise, understandable manner
• Ability to adapt to varying work situations
• Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Physical stamina and endurance
• Ability to lift heavy objects or persons
• Ability to prepare general reports
• Ability to prepare written reports
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the policies, procedures, specifications guidelines and standards governing assigned unit activities
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
• Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives
• Ability to motivate others

State Job Specifications are available in the Office of Human Resources, or online at http://www.bridgew.edu/HR/JobSpecs/.

The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for and commitment to social justice, racial justice, and civic engagement.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Completion of the probationary period
• Must have a current and valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Previous experience in law enforcement and knowledge of Massachusetts police procedures, fire prevention methods and emergency medical procedures.
• Graduate of full time Municipal Police Academy Training certified and approved by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) (or equivalent, as determined by the Chief of Police & MPTC).
• Must be certified and in good standing with the Massachusetts's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

As a condition of employment in this position, and in accordance with the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, you may be required to attend and successfully complete a job-related training program, including but not limited to the Police Academy or similar certification programs.

If the University pays for such training, you are required to remain employed in your position at the University for a period of up to forty-two (42) months following your successful completion of the training. If you voluntarily separate from your position before completing the required period of service, you may be obligated to reimburse the University for a portion of your salary received during the training period-up to $10,000.00, depending on the length of your post-training service.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type AFSCME Classified Salary Range $2,475.98 bi-weekly (Grade 17, Step 5)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00668P Open Date 10/21/2021 Application Review Start Date Close Date 01/01/2000 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position: a minimum of one (1) employment history entry. a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current employee of the university?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • Describe your level of police academy training? This question is required.

• None

• Reserve Intermittent Police Academy

• Special State Police Academy

• Full Time Municipal Police Academy (MPTC)

• • Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 467 Section 5 you must be 21 years old to be a police officer. Are you 21 years old?

• No

• Yes

• • Describe your law enforcement experience?

• Less than one year

• One to three years

• Three to five years

• More than five years

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter