Campus Police Officer

The position of Police Officer will support the overall mission of the WPI Police Department to provide a safe and secure living and learning environment for all members of, and visitors to, our community.

Requirements

• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine a proper course of action to be taken
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Write and speak effectively
• Learn both the technology and clerical systems associated with the police officers position
• Mature adult, at least 19 years of age of good character
• Cannot have been convicted on a felony crime
• Must be dependable, honest and possess good inter-personal communication skills
• Successful completion of a MPTC basic recruit police academy
• Must have a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license
• Must have a Massachusetts firearm license and successfully pass the MJTC's firearms qualification program using the weapon issued by the WPI Police Department and any other required and/or In-Service Training
• Candidate must pass a thorough Background Investigation and CORI check
• Upon preliminary offer candidate must undertake and pass full medical exam, drug testing and psychological exam