Campus Police Officer I

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:
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.
Salary: $61,548.24; Grade 16, Step 8
Position is a unit position governed by the AFSCME collective bargaining unit.

• Ensures and maintains a secure campus environment; investigate complaints and reports of suspicious activity; control crowds as necessary.
• Provides protection and security of persons, facilities and property.
• Patrols campus buildings and adjacent area(s) via foot, bike or Campus Police vehicle.
• Enforces college and department policies, rules and regulations, local laws, Massachusetts General Laws, and federal laws.
• Exercises police powers by making arrests, searching persons, and/or restraining and transporting violent persons; advise suspects of their constitutional rights to prosecute violators and to prevent further violations of law.
• Investigates crimes by interviewing witnesses, victims and others; mediate disputes; preserve crime scenes for examination by experts.
• Enforces campus traffic and safety regulations by directing traffic; assisting operators of disabled motor vehicles; assisting pedestrians in crossing streets; writing traffic tickets; inspecting licenses, permits and registrations for validity; and ensuring an orderly flow of traffic during snow removal or sanding.
• Operates equipment, such as but not limited to two-way radios, base stations, public address system, emergency medical equipment, office machines, firearms and riot control equipment.
• Performs related duties such as cooperating and sharing information with other agencies; notifying designated personnel of emergencies; writing activity reports, daily logs, and investigative reports; maintaining records on lostand- found items, criminal records and files on known criminals; assisting in the evacuation of community members in fire drills; assisting in fire fighting operations; and raising and lowering flags.
• Provides emergency medical assistance.
• Provides assistance to courts or grand juries in prosecution cases.
• Work during periods of inclement weather, hurricanes, blizzards, natural and manmade disasters.
• Performs occasional mandatory overtime, details, and campus dispatch and switchboard operator duties.
• Promotes community policing and community engagement in all tasks and duties.
• Participates in community engagement and continually offer exceptional customer service to the entire Holyoke community and surrounding areas.
• Focus on the Commonwealth’s Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement