University Police Officer

About the Opportunity Salary Step 1 $31.23/hour Step 4 $43.08/hour Additional 3% for Associate's degree, 5% for Bachelors degree, 10% for Masters degree Additional 5% for FTO or ICT Officers Additional compensation for shift differential Applicants with Police Officer experience may be started at higher step at the discretion of the Chief of Police See full benefits and considerations for the position here. Job Summary The Northeastern University Police Officer will maintain public order, respond to calls for service, engage with the community, and enforce University Regulations and Massachusetts General Laws. In doing so, the University Police Officer will consistently promote the mission and values of the Police Department. 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. Click here to see an overview of the Universitys 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 Qualifications: Mandatory Job Requirements Applicants must be a graduate of a Full-Time MA State Police Academy or Full-Time MPTC Academy or equivalent High School diploma or GED equivalent At least 21 years old Appointees must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63 Massachusetts Class A License to Carry Massachusetts Drivers License Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam Applicants who completed an out-of-state recruit academy must apply for a permanent exemption through the Massachusetts State Police. Click here to review requirements. Work Environment & Physical Demands 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 Preferred Qualifications: Previous Police experience highly preferred Bachelors 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 phone screen, 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 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. 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. Base Pay Rate: $31.85 Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The systemwhich includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwideserves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The universitys residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeasterns personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectorsaligned around solving todays highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.