Requirements:
- Associates degree in criminal justice or related field, or a bachelor’s degree in any field (either must be from an accredited university or college.)
- Must be able to obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST- C).
- Must be able to obtain Special State Police Officer (SSPO) certification as required under MA General Law Chpt 22C section 63.
- Must have graduated from a Massachusetts full time police academy (or equivalent), or possess the following three requirements:
- Completed the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee’s (MPTC) part time Reserve Academy (prior to July 1,2021), and
- Obtained at least 2,400 hours experience as a sworn police officer(must have had powers of arrest), and
- Meet or have the ability to meet the additional training requirements established by the MPTC -Bridge Academy Training Program
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Possess a Massachusetts License to Carry a Firearm
- Ability to pass the Massachusetts Human Resources Division’s- Initial Hire: Medical Examination and Physical Ability Test Standards.
- Ability to uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff, fellow employees, the general public, and other law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to utilize computer equipment and sufficient keyboard skills to be proficient in report writing.
- Project confidence, self-assurance and certainty to the public. Ability to project a neat, professional appearance to the public. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Emotional stability and the ability to cope with stressful situations and confront hostile persons.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. May be subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc.
- May require extended periods while driving/seated in a vehicle. Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle under routine and emergency situations
- Physical capabilities sufficient to engage in activities that require greater than average strength, cardiovascular fitness and range of motion. Physical capabilities must be sufficient to engage in confrontational physical situations under a variety of circumstances.
- May be required to utilize self-defense techniques and equipment, restraining devices and firearms.
- May require strenuous periods of physical activity: climbing, bending, standing, and lifting.
- May spend extended periods at computer terminal, on telephone, or operating other office machines requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is required to use hands to handle, grasp, or feel; reach with hands and arms to climb or balance.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
Protecting the Regis Community
All faculty, staff, and students who live, learn, and work on Regis College’s Weston MA campus are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated for COVID-19. COVID-19 immunization is required for faculty, staff, and students who learn and work in the Regis College Dental Center and Autism Center, consistent with federal mandates. For further information, please review Regis College’s health and safety protocols.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.