Mid-Atlantic HERC

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.  

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Interacts and engages with the community, patrols campus buildings and adjacent areas; investigates crime or other incidents; restrains or arrests suspects when necessary; provides assistance to college, courts or grand juries in adjudication and/or prosecution of cases; determines actions to be taken on assignments; provides on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates personally or through referral to law enforcement educational programs; performs related administrative duties such as maintaining liaison with administrative personnel, conducting staff meetings, maintaining records, authorizing overtime, time off; preparing periodic reports, assign work to and review the performance of assigned personnel.

Salary: $75,356.32 annually; Grade 17, Step 8, paid in a biweekly amount of approximately $2,898.32 

Position is a unit position governed by the AFSCME collective bargaining unit.
Reports to: Interim Chief of Police 
Supervises: 1-5 staff personnel

Examples of Duties:

• Supervise, assign work to, and review the performance of assigned subordinate staff.
• Conduct daily communications with subordinates to include inspection of the daily log, personnel, cruisers, and equipment, as well as addressing any issues, situations, or complaints.
• Provide field training for newly hired subordinates, including police, security, dispatch, and civilians when necessary. 
• Ensure that calls for service are handled as promptly and efficiently as possible, and do not hesitate to personally handle calls if they become backlogged.
• Review reports, provide necessary feedback to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Organize, plan, and execute all event functions for the department (Commencement/Convocations, etc.).
• Utilize the RAVE Alert system when necessary, and with understanding of the college's obligations under Clery.
• Play an active role in emergency management efforts.
• Actively participate in the development, training, and review of policies and procedures for the department.
• Provide feedback up the chain of commands regarding officers under your command.
• Establishing partnerships with students, faculty, and staff. Engage with the community on a regular basis, attend community functions, and serve on a variety of committees, as needed.
• Develop and present educational crime prevention programs for the community of all types, including pamphlets, posters, social media, and in-person presentations, as well as checking security hardware and equipment such as alarms, fire doors, and emergency telephones to ensure they are in working order. 
• Assist with department scheduling, including overtime and details.
• Perform related work as required.

Working conditions:

• This position is designated in the role of an essential employee. 
• Campus Police Officers work under exposure to injury resulting from dangerous weapons, physical and verbal abuse and adverse weather conditions; may operate motor vehicles at high speed for pursuit or emergency response purposes; work with people under physical and/or emotional stress; work alone in isolated or high-crime areas; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry heavy objects or people; may travel for job related purposes; and may be required to furnish private transportation for job-related travel for which mileage is reimbursed.
• Ability to walk long hours alone, both indoors and out, under varying climate conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to motivate subordinates to work effectively
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action
• Working knowledge of police procedures and practices, fire prevention methods, and the ability to recognize fire hazards.
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures followed in the security of the MassArt community, including students, staff, and faculty.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques
• Knowledge of the techniques of conducting employee performance evaluations
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of police administration
• Ability to communicate effectively and write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and develop ideas in logical order
• Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain a calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and act quickly in emergencies/dangerous situations.
• Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written reports of investigation; ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to apprehend lawbreakers and follow cases through prosecution.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
• Ability to deal tactfully with others
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress

In order to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Commission in accordance with Chapter 6E of the Massachusetts General Laws, an individual must meet
certain specified standards. 

• Eligibility for certification as a law enforcement officer by the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST C) after satisfying all requirements. 
• Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under Chapter 22C, Section 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old 
• The candidate must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally known as the GED
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical exam
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation. 
• Is not listed in the national decertification index: https://www.iadlest.org/our-services/ndi/about-ndi)
• Must be able to successfully complete a psychological exam
• Ability to obtain and maintain an MA License to Carry (LTC-A) 
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license
• Ability to pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative effort of five neighboring Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area. This collaboration was created to add value to student academic and social life while seeking innovative methods of investing in new services and containing the costs of higher education. Collectively, the colleges represent more than 12,000 undergraduate students, comprising 16.2% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300-course offerings.

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