Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.
As a Campus Police Officer, the candidate should be knowledgeable about relevant laws and regulations and be able to effectively communicate with members of the college community. They should be physically fit and able to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently. Additionally, they should be able to work collaboratively with other members of the department and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.REQUIRED:
- Candidates must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC)-approved basic training program.
- All candidates must complete Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) -approved physical and psychological fitness evaluation.
- As a condition of employment, candidate must pass a state and national background check.
- All final candidates must pass an examination approved by POST.
- Possess and maintain first aid and CPR certificates.
- All final candidates must successfully complete an interview administered by POST.
- Good moral character and fit for employment in law enforcement as determined by POST.
- Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Deal tactfully with others.
- Interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
- Maintain a calm manner, make decisions, and act quickly in stressful and emergency situations.
- Exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Exercise sound judgment.
- Establish rapport with others.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Motivate others.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Read, write and comprehend the English language.
- Work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
- Ability to perform arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
- Conduct interviews.
- Gather information by examining records and documents and observing and questioning individuals.
- Assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.
- Utilize investigative techniques to obtain information.
- Understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
- Give written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
- Lift heavy objects or persons.
- Adapt to varying work situations.
- Stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
PREFERRED:
Biweekly salary: $1,969.30; Grade 15. To be promoted to Grade 16 after satisfactory completion of college approved training, plus a comprehensive State benefits package. Funding Source: StateHours: 40 hours per week
**A physical examination (at the College’s expense) will be required of the candidate who is offered employment.
- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.
Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.