Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

The Campus Police Officer engages with the College community to provide campus safety services including: emergency response to safety concerns, medical emergency response, emergency management preparation and response, crime prevention and safety education. The Campus Police Officer is represented by the Wellesley College Police Association.

Responsibilities:         

• Protect the assets of the College community including the people, buildings and grounds to prevent crime and attend to public safety needs Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service 24/7
• Investigate crimes, suspicious activity, or other incidents
• Follow Massachusetts General Laws and provide education around these laws where applicable
• Actively engage with the local community, particularly in areas of training and preparedness
• Identify, apprehend, and participate in subsequent court proceedings of criminal offenders
• Provide First Responder level medical assistance where appropriate
• Facilitate the movement of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Responds to initial complaints and conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations,
• Enforces traffic and parking laws and issuing citations. 
• Provide detail coverage for worksites and events
• Attend required department training and supplementary training focused on personal and professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:          

• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain certification by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).
• Applicants must be a graduate of a full time police academy(or equivalent) certified by the MPTC or the SSPO Academy conducted by the Massachusetts State Police in New Braintree, Ma.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• At least 21 years old
• Strong written and oral communication skills with an aptitude for problem solving and customer service
• Prior experience and training in de-escalation and crisis response
• Appointees must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63
• Massachusetts Class A License to Carry Firearms
• Massachusetts Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently of close supervision
• Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam
• Applicants who completed an out-of-state recruit academy must apply for a permanent exemption through the Massachusetts State Police
• Prior experience in higher education, preferably in a diverse campus community preferred.
• Candidates must be EMT certified
• All employees hired are strongly encouraged to be up to date with all vaccination and boosters against COVID-19

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About Wellesley College

About Wellesley College Founded on the radical belief that educating women leads to progress for everyone. Wellesley College has long championed intellectual rigor, diverse perspectives, and impactful leadership. For nearly 150 years, Wellesley graduates have been a powerful force for good in the world—pioneering scientists, environmental revolutionaries, U.S. secretaries of state, civil rights activists, investment trailblazers, network news producers, and genre-defying artists. We know from experience that the boldest ideas and the most enduring solutions emerge from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and experiences. Located on a stunning campus just 30 minutes outside of Boston, Wellesley College is one of the most academically challenging institutions of higher education in the country, and widely acknowledged as the top women’s college in the world. The College is dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, physical ability, or any other identity. Our student body reflects this commitment, with the Class of 2028 consisting of 18% who are the first in their families to attend a four-year inst...itution, 55% coming from multilingual homes, and 54% identifying as domestic students of color. Wellesley actively seeks faculty and staff who share our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage candidates who resonate with these values to apply. Our vibrant academic community values rigorous inquiry, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and practical application. Wellesley’s acclaimed faculty are at the forefront of their fields and students are consistently challenged to reach their full potential. While we are the ones who so often become the “firsts”—but we are even prouder of the “nexts” our community makes way for. Wellesley College provides a robust array of benefits and resources for employees, including comprehensive health plans, wellness programs, continuing education, and competitive retirement plans. To learn more about the benefits of joining Wellesley, please visit wellesley.edu/hr/benefits.

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