Campus Police Officer II (Multiple Positions Available)

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About Northern Essex Community College:

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves more than 5,000 students annually across its campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts, conveniently located within easy reach of Boston and the scenic beaches and state parks of New England's coastline. Recognized as one of the 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development), NECC's success is driven by a mission-centered culture and a highly engaged workforce. As the first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in New England, NECC remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the communities it serves.

Rooted in the Merrimack Valley, NECC plays a vital role in strengthening the region through workforce development, expanded access to affordable higher education, increased degree attainment, and strong partnerships with businesses.

NECC employees are united by a shared commitment expanding access to educational opportunities, supporting students in completing their academic journey in a timely and equitable manner, and preparing graduates for long- term success in the workforce. The college invests in its people through ongoing professional development opportunities, collaborative leadership, and a supportive work environment.

Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Campus Police Officer II (Campus Police Officer II): Public Safety, Haverhill (100 Elliott Street) and Lawrence Campuses (45 Franklin Street); 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; AFSCME Unit II Position.

SUMMARY: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking applicants for a police officer, CPO II. The current NECC Department of Public Safety was created in October of 2018. The Department of Public Safety is looking to add additional police officers into to its hybrid agency that utilizes both police and security to bring the highest level of protection and service to the NECC community. Officers shift selections are based on seniority. It is anticipated that this position will be assigned to the afternoon shift to start.

The successful candidate will be a valuable addition to this new, growing team of individuals who are working toward a department focused on protecting and serving our community utilizing the pillars of 21st century policing to guide the process. The candidate should have a passion for policing and be comfortable working in an ever-changing environment in the era of police reform.

**RESPONSIBILITIES: **

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the team effort of maintaining a presence in the community that helps to deter crime and provide support to citizens
• Collaborating in building strong relationships with community members, upholding best practices of Community Oriented Policing
• Providing a police presence at major public events to ensure public safety
• Identifying potential criminal activity or other hazardous situations and takes proper actions to protect citizens and property
• Helping to secure crime scenes and process evidence
• Responding to calls for service; observing violations; sending referrals to the Dean of Students, making arrests or processing citations when necessary
• Conducting investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses
• Documenting observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports
• Participating in campus internal processes including, but not limited to hearings for campus code of conduct, Title IX, and Human Resources investigations
• Testifying in court regarding criminal investigations and citations
• Maintaining safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic and enforcing violations
• Enforcing laws and ordinances; investigating collisions on campus; reporting unsafe streets and facilities
• Operating such equipment as two-way radios, teletypes, facsimile transmitters or receivers, base stations, public address system, emergency medical equipment, office machines, and firearms.
• Performing related duties such as cooperating and sharing information with other agencies; notifying designated personnel of emergencies; writing reports such as activity reports, daily logs, investigative reports and stolen vehicle recovery reports; maintaining records on lost-and-found items, criminal records and files on known criminals; assisting in the evacuation of residents in fire drills; administering first aid to injured persons; and raising and lowering flags.
• Determining action to be taken on assignments by approving equipment to be used; determining the disposition of contraband; organizing searches for missing persons; arranging for the transportation or escort of prisoners; and determining whether fingerprints meet FBI standards for legibility.
• Ability to make decisions in emergency situations while maintaining a calm manner.
• Responsible for the efficient performance of all duties in conformance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and orders.
• Perform specific duties and responsibilities as required by the Chief of Police or his/her designee
• The Classification Specification is available at: http://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specspers/Campus Police Officer.doc