Job Description
Police Officer (Entry Level - Academy Recruit) About the Opportunity Job Summary The Northeastern University Police Department is seeking candidates interested in attending a Full Time Police Academy to become an NUPD Police Officer.
Candidates must pass a background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam.
Candidates must pass the entry level physical fitness standards as outlined in the MPTC Health and Wellness Preparation Guide:
Candidates must also pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) as outlined:
Candidates must attend and successfully complete an MPTC Full-Time Academy.
Any candidate who does not successfully pass any of the pre-academy requirements or fails to successfully pass the MPTC Full-Time Academy will not be retained as an employee at Northeastern University.
Candidates must commit to serving as a Northeastern University Police Officer for at least two years after graduating from the academy.
About the Opportunity: The Northeastern University Police Department engages the community through a comprehensive program of police, emergency management, international security, crime prevention, emergency medical, and related public safety services to promote the conditions by which Northeastern University operates as intended throughout the world. The Department operates under the tenants of Procedural Justice and believes in continuous active engagement with members of our community, to prevent crime and increase the quality of life for those we serve.
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Click here to see an overview of the University's comprehensive benefits package including educational incentives, comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and fitness/wellness programs.
Responsibilities: - Maintain public order and enforce University Regulations and Massachusetts General Laws
- Patrol University buildings and grounds to prevent crime and attend to public safety needs
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
- Actively engage with the Northeastern University & local community
- Investigate crimes, suspicious activity, or other incidents
- Identify, apprehend, and participate in subsequent court proceedings of criminal offenders
- Provide First Responder level medical assistance
- Facilitate the movement of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic
- Provide detail coverage for worksites and university events
- Attend required department training in addition to seeking out supplementary training focused on personal and professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Mandatory Job Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Candidate must pass entry level physical fitness standards as outlined in the MPTC Health and Wellness Preparation Guide:
- Candidate must successfully pass an MPTC approved Full-Time Police Academy
- Appointees must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63
- Ability to obtain Massachusetts Class A License to Carry prior to graduating from the Police Academy
- Massachusetts Driver's License
- Candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- This position is an essential personnel position which requires working in a variety of situations including during holidays, weekends, day/evening/night shifts, forced overtime, and in a state of emergency
- Must be able to: sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, run, climb, bend, stoop and lift weights proportionate with need to perform medical assistance; wear a uniform and equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds; operate a motor vehicle, use a firearm, and employ physical force when necessary
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree preferred
- Military veterans encouraged to apply
Additional Information: Selection Process: The NUPD conducts a rolling application process for the University Police Officer position. Each hiring cycle remains active and open until all available positions have been filled. This position requires a phone screen, panel interview, executive interview, physical fitness self-assessment, criminal background check, as well as a drug screening, medical exam and psychological exam. Once initiated, the selection process takes approximately 4 months. If at any point during the selection process you are notified that you are not moving forward, applicants may reapply after six months from the date of notification.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see .
Position Type Safety and Security
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see .
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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