Campus Police Officer

JOB TITLE

Campus Police Officer (Entry Level OK)

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Campus Police - Midnight Shift

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is an R1 research university in Worcester, MA and has an opening for Campus Police Officer. This role is open to both experienced officers and candidates looking to start a career in public safety and law enforcement.

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. WPI will sponsor selected candidates through the full Massachusetts police academy. If you're already POST-certified, you'll bring your experience to a college campus with strong community engagement and a supportive department.

In this role, you'll help keep our students, faculty, staff, and visitors safe.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Protect life and property on the WPI campus and the surrounding area.
• Respond to emergency calls including crimes in progress, medical emergencies, fire and intrusion alarms, and accidents. Investigate, document, and write reports.
• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot and in vehicles.
• Provide everyday public safety services like escorts and lock-out assists, treating every member of the community with respect.
• Promote crime prevention and safety awareness across campus.
• Enforce Massachusetts state law and WPI safety, security, and traffic regulations.
• Take proper police action at scenes, administer first aid, gather and preserve evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and testify in court when needed.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire to meet MA requirements for the License to Carry and police academy admission
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Dependable, honest, and able to communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
• Able to stay calm under pressure, think quickly, and use good judgment.
• Physically fit and able to complete the full Massachusetts police academy if not already certified.
• Willing to obtain a Massachusetts firearm license and pass firearms qualification using the weapon issued by the WPI Police Department, plus any required in-service training.
• Certified candidates must hold an active POST certification and have a clean disciplinary record.

WPI will sponsor selected entry-level candidates through the full Massachusetts police academy (MPTC basic recruit). Candidates who are already POST-certified can join the department directly.

All candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and CORI check. Upon preliminary offer, candidates must complete and pass a full medical exam, drug testing, and psychological exam.

Compensation: $28.39–$34.65 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Overtime opportunities are available as outlined in the agreement.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.