Employment Opportunities
Police Officer
Community Service Officer (Security)
Student Employment
Police Officer
- General Statement of Duties:
Patrols university buildings and grounds to enforce the General Laws of the Commonwealth in accordance with Chapter 22C §63 and the regulations of the university and to protect and safeguard the property of the institution.
- Education, Experience and Training
Completion of a full-time municipal or Massachusetts Special State Police recruit-training academy required. Previous police experience and/or related college degree preferred.
- Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Knowledge of police practices and investigative procedures; knowledge of the criminal laws and court procedures; ability to analyze emergency situations and develop effective courses of actions to handle them. Strong ability in written and oral expression; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in their work.
- Legal Requirements
Appointees to this position must receive and retain authority as "Special Police Officer" in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 22C §63. Appointees to this position must also possess and retain a valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Appointees must receive and retain a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms.
- Special Requirements
Appointees to this position must successfully complete a probationary period of one year. Permanent appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a basic police-training program approved by the director. Appointees must obtain certification as a Massachusetts Registered Emergency Medical Technician during the probationary period and retain registration. Appointees must be willing to work flexible hours.
- Mental and Physical Requirements
Appointees to this position must successfully pass such physical and psychological examinations and Drug Screening as may be prescribed by the Director.
- How to Apply
Submit an on-line application and resume to Human Resources Management at:
https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/NEU_HR.NEU_JOBS.GBL?&
For assistance with the on-line application, please contact the Northeastern University Human Resources Management Department at (617) 373-2300. Applicants who fully meet the requirements listed above for the position of Police Officer are also encouraged to submit a letter of application and copies of all supporting documents directly by mailing them to the attention of the Associate Director of Public Safety.
For additional questions on employment opportunities at the Public Safety Division contact our administrative office Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at (617) 373-2696.
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Community Service Officer (Security)
- General Statement of Duties
Perform patrol, inspection and/or related protective service duties in support of the mission of the division to provide a comprehensive program of security, parking, fire safety and related public safety services to protect lives and safeguard the property of the university.
- Minimum Qualifications Experience and Training
High school diploma required. At least one year of experience in security or fire safety preferred. Strong ability in oral and written expression and comprehension and positive interpersonal communications skills are necessary. Must be able to follow orders and procedures, exercise discretion and good judgment, and act quickly in emergency situations. Must be willing to work flexible hours and days, including weekends and holidays.
- Special Requirements
Must successfully complete the following: a pre-employment personal background investigation; medical and/or psychological examinations prior to appointment and at least annually following appointment; training programs which may be prescribed for appointment or continuing employment.
- How to Apply
Submit an on-line application and resume to Human Resources Management at:
https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/NEU_HR.NEU_JOBS.GBL?&
For assistance with the on-line application, please contact the Northeastern University Human Resources Management Department at (617) 373-2300.
For additional questions on employment opportunities at the Public Safety Division, contact our administrative office Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at (617) 373-2696.
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Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer.
Student Employment
The Division employs full-time Northeastern students on co-op and part-time in a variety of positions including uniformed police cadets, dispatchers, fire safety assistants and administrative staff. Students interested in employment opportunities at the Public Safety Division should contact their co-op advisor or the Public Safety Division's student employment coordinator at (617) 373-2696.
