Casual Sworn Police Officer

Campus Safety

Job Summary
As the first point of contact, a Smith College police officer is a sworn law enforcement professional responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, bias-free education environment. They serve students, staff, faculty, and community members and protect property through proactive patrols, crime prevention, emergency response, investigation of incidents by enforcing both state laws and college regulations while focusing on community engagement activities.

Essential Functions
Campus Safety Operations:
- Conduct foot, bike, or vehicular patrols of the college property including buildings, parking lots, and grounds to deter crime and ensure safety.
- Serve as first responders to emergencies, including medical calls, fires, and criminal acts and assist outside departments when they are called onto campus for service.
- During patrols of campus, report any problems to on-duty officers and fill out work orders for Facilities Management if needed.
- Inspect and report lighting or emergency call box problems on campus.
- Attend all department mandated trainings and staff meetings as required.
- Follow department chain of command for notifications and guidance.
- Maintain confidentiality of department information, records, reports, and logs.
- Become familiar with department policies and procedures.
- Maintain an alert, attentive demeanor for the duration of assigned shift.
- Assist, promote, and participate in community engagement activities (as assigned).
- Employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work & learning environment.
- May answer incoming phone lines and provide appropriate assistance to those calls (if dispatch trained).
- Assist with walk-ins to our office when the situation dictates.
- Periodically monitor numerous security cameras and access points across campus.
- Respond to Fire, Trouble alarms and other types of alarms.
- Accurately log all department calls for service, officer activity, assistance provided into the department’s computer system.
- Make notifications to College officials and other agencies during emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Maintain certification on the use of any State or Federal Criminal Justice Information Systems (DCJIS).
- Support and uphold the department’s mission and community-policing philosophy.
- Check and secure campus buildings to help prevent crimes from occurring.
- Open buildings or rooms as assigned.
- Provide walking escorts and lockouts for members of the College community.
- Provide non-emergency medical transports via College vehicle (when authorized) to Cooley Dickinson Hospital or other medical appointments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 0 to 1 years experience
• POST certified with graduation from a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) academy or Bridge Academy
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR and First Responder Certification
• Licensed to Carry firearms (LTC)

Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to pass a criminal and work background check, driving background, and a medical pre-screening.

Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree

Skills
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment
- Ability to function calmly and efficiently in all types of situations including emergencies

Additional Information
- Sworn Police Officers should remember to treat all persons with dignity and respect.

About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.