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Public Safety supports the university community
by providing services and programs that
contribute to maintaining reasonably safe and
secure campuses.
The Police Officer is responsible for
contributing to the safety and security of the
university community by providing protective
services which includes patrolling university
grounds and buildings to prevent and detect
crime as well as enforcing state laws, local
laws, university regulations and providing other
related public safety services. She/he must
receive, upon hire or promotion as well as
annually, training on the Massachusetts Police
Accreditation Process and its requirements,
Ethics, Harassment, and the Department's
mission, values, and goals.
The successful candidate will have the ability
to apply the experience, knowledge and skills
learned to support the department's mission to
develop a safe and secure environment in an
academic institution. She/he must be able to
fully understand the community policing
philosophy and the principles of crime
prevention. He/she must also be committed to
professional development and understand how it
supports the department overall.
Basic Requirements:
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High School diploma or equivalent
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Zero (0) to one (1) year of experience
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Valid US divers license
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Ability to obtain and maintain: Police
licenses (police powers), Massachusetts
License To Carry, and other licenses may be
required. Must be a graduate of an
accredited full municipal police academy or
equivelant.
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Ability to learn and use cruisers, radios,
pistols and other assigned police equipment
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Basic knowledge of computers and associated
software programs for reports and email
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Excellent written and oral communication
skills
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Strong ability to write reports in
preparation for court or judicial hearings
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Proven ability to organize projects and
programs
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Strong commitment to the community policing
philosophy
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Successfully complete a psychological and a
physical exam
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Willing to work rotating shifts, nights,
weekends, and holidays and to report for
duty at any time
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of one year of full time experience as
a law enforcement officer or other acceptable
related experience ideally in a campus
environment.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Individual must be willing to work rotating
shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays and to
report for duty at any time.
Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and
actively seeks candidates from diverse
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