Campus Safety Officer (Sworn Police Officer)

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

Campus Safety Job Description

Join Our Campus Safety Team at Smith College

At Smith College, campus safety is about more than enforcement-it's about building trust, fostering community, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. As a sworn officer, you'll serve a vibrant, diverse campus community while exercising professional discretion, critical thinking, and problem-solving every day. From community engagement events to emergency response, your work will make a direct impact on the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. If you're POST-certified and ready to apply your skills in an educational setting where service, respect, and collaboration are core values, we invite you to join us in shaping a secure and supportive campus community.

This position's qualifications are reflective of those for a Sworn Police Officer including; Completion of a Full-Time Police Academy (Special State / SSPO, Bridge or Municipal).

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Attend and participate in community engagement events such as Central Check-In, Stuff A Cruiser, Meals with Campo and other events.
• 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

To apply, please attach both a current resume and a cover letter. Review of applications will begin September 22, 2025.

Position Type : Regular

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.

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

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.

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