Job Announcement:
Western New England University
POLICE OFFICER
Western New England University is a picturesque private New England university located in the 16-Acres section of Springfield, Massachusetts.
WNE University offers a generous benefit package for full-time employees, which includes:
- Tuition Remission after just 90 Days for employee, spouse, and their dependents
- Ample paid time off
- 403b retirement plan
- Health Insurance with Wellness Reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Use of many campus amenities, including the Wellness Center
We are currently looking for a qualified individual to serve as a University Police Officer.
The Western New England University Police Department adopts a hybrid model with fully sworn and certified University Police Officers that work in conjunction with non-sworn civilian Community Service Officers. Together, we operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a Massachusetts Police Training Committee-certified police academy or a waiver of equivalency for out-of-state candidates. See M.P.T.C. website https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-an-exemption-or-temporary-waiver
- Be a U.S. citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be at least 21 years of age
- Candidates will be expected to pass an extensive background check, psychological & physical exams, and have an acceptable driving record.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain certification in basic first aid and CPR.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation and psychological examination.
- Must possess the ability to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms – Class A Large Capacity permit in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 131.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
| Western New England University Police provide protection to the campus community and property with the primary goals to maintain peace and prevent crime. In addition to investigating complaints and incidents, the University Police enforce traffic and parking regulations, campus rules as well as Federal, State, and Municipal laws and ordinances. Through these efforts the University Police Department helps to ensure an educational environment that is both safe and conducive to learning. Preference will be given to those candidates with prior policing experience. Candidates will obtain Special State Police authority in accordance with requirements set forth by the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission and the Massachusetts State Police. (MGL Ch. 22C Sec. 63) |
Please direct questions regarding this position to dan.donohue@wne.edu
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