Campus Safety Officer (Sworn Police Officer)

Campus Safety

Essential Functions

• Attend and participate in community engagement events such as Central Check-In, Stuff A Cruiser, Meals with Campo and other events.
• Enforcement of the rules and regulations of the College, federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances. Officers investigate complaints and other situations, which fall within the jurisdiction of the Smith College Police Department. Interview complainants, witnesses, suspects and victims. Follow-up investigative leads, evidence, etc. Apprehend and arrest violators, seek out warrants for arrest, assist with the prosecution, prepare reports, compile evidence, appear and testify in court.
• Patrol College grounds and properties via cruiser, bicycle, or foot while deterring criminal activity, and providing assistance to community members when necessary.
• Responds to medical emergencies, disturbances, suspicious activity, and all other calls for service according to established policies and procedures while investigating the incident and completing all necessary paperwork. Must be CPR and First Responder certified.
• Respond to and investigate fire alarms, panic alarms and all other alarms, contacting the appropriate personnel such as fire department, police department, and ambulatory services as necessary or when the supervisor requests.
• Enforce and report violations of all Department & College rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures through the chain of command by reports, memos and verbal communication.
• Receive, investigate, follow-up, document and respond to complaints from the Smith College community, including all types of crimes.
• Responsible for ensuring that arrest and protective custodies are proper under the applicable laws; that prisoners are given those rights afforded under State and Federal Laws; that prisoner injuries are documented in writing and first aid is rendered; transport to the lockup, hospital or court is accomplished in a safe manner; that booking paperwork is completed including as assessment of suicide risk and that a suicide monitor is in place while the person is under our control. Responsible for ensuring constant suicide monitoring of prisoners, meals are provided at regular intervals and that bail is offered according to accepted court practice.
• Prepare criminal incident report and log on assigned shifts.
• Establish and maintain POST certification while attending all mandatory meetings and trainings according to department mandates and POST / MPTC standards. Maintains a valid Massachusetts driver's license and License to Carry (LTC). Advise the Deputy Chief of any status changes as they occur.
• Provide prompt response to health and safety hazards on Smith College properties. Perform visual inspections and identify safety, lighting and other hazards. Take corrective action when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position. Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.

Review of applications will begin on July 21, 2025.

Position Type : Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.