Police Officer Candidate

Simmons University

Boston, MA, US
Base: $22.59ph starting ($47,000 annualized); post...
Fully remote
Valid class d operator's license
Massachusetts class a large capacity license to carry firearms
Successful completion of mptc certified basic police recruit officer course
Police Officer Candidates will support the Simmons University Public Safety Department by providing public safety services with dignity and respect while patrolling residential and academic campuses

Job Summary

  • Police Officer Candidates will support the Simmons University Public Safety Department by providing public safety services with dignity and respect while patrolling residential and academic campuses.
  • The role requires successful completion of a Massachusetts Police Training Council recruit-officer academy and obtaining POST certification before being assigned as a sworn Police Officer.
  • Starting pay is $22.59 per hour, increasing to $28.28 per hour upon academy completion, with a requirement to reimburse training costs if employment ends within three years.

Matching Summary

Police Officer Candidates will support the Simmons University Public Safety Department by providing public safety services with dignity and respect while patrolling residential and academic campuses.

Salary

Base: $22.59/hour starting ($47,000 annualized); Post-academy: $28.28/hour ($58,822 annualized); Range: $18.80 - $30.48; Benefits: Health benefits, retirement savings, flexible hours

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid Class D operator's license
  • Massachusetts Class A Large Capacity License to Carry Firearms
  • Successful completion of MPTC certified basic police Recruit Officer Course
  • POST certification as law enforcement officer
  • Ability to work rotating shifts including holidays and weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Associates or bachelor degree preferred
  • Experience in community engagement strategies
  • Knowledge of Boston area safety protocols
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion values

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma (associates or bachelor degree preferred)
  • Must be age twenty-one at time of application
  • Obtain and retain Special State Police powers
  • Obtain and retain Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff's powers
  • Three-year service commitment after academy completion

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