Police Officer

Essential Functions

• Enforces criminal laws, policies, rules, and regulations in a fair, consistent, and equitable manner.
• Contact the public in a responsive, non-escalatory manner when warning, citing, or arresting persons for violations of the law.
• Exercises considerable judgment and resourcefulness in the investigation and arrest of criminals, and while maintaining law and order during times of emergency.
• Performs varied duties involving the patrol of assigned areas, buildings, streets, and grounds, to provide increased protection of life and property.
• Patrols street and grounds within assigned areas on foot, bicycle, or vehicle to deter violations and crimes.
• Responds to emergency calls and asks for assistance in situations including, but not limited to, fire alarms, intrusion/panic alarms, and accidents.
• Conducts investigations of assigned cases and cites or arrests when laws have been violated.
• Investigates all complaints of criminal acts reported by the public or assigned by a superior.
• Directs activities in accidents and disaster areas, renders first aid, and restores traffic flow.
• Affords assistance to other law enforcement officers with warrants, apprehending criminals, crowd management, and other general law enforcement work.
• Guards and protects university property.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth of Massachusetts POST Commission Certification and SSPO Warrant of Appointment.
• Eligible to attend a Municipal Police Academy Training (MPTC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a license to carry a firearm in Massachusetts.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment that includes criminal history, driving record, medical examination, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and an inclusive appraisal of work history.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in state of residence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a Full-Time MPTC or Massachusetts State Police Academy or equivalent.
• POST certified.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Job Grade and Compensation

The job grade for this position is Grade ACOPS. The expected hourly rate for this position is between $33.09 - $35.36 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees. Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees.

Inclusive Excellence

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to Inclusive Excellence, one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website here.

E-Verify

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu. Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.