The Veterans’ Home in Chelsea is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Campus Police Officer I

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Conduct foot patrols and or vehicle patrol of 11 buildings and surrounding grounds.

• conduct surveillance of the property both inside and out

• search for missing goods and missing persons and investigate reports of suspicious activity

• Guard against trespass theft or damage to property or injury to individuals screen visitors conduct inspections mediate disputes control crowds and provide personal protection to individuals as required

• Notify designated personnel of emergencies, write reports and maintain electronic logs and records

• Assist in the safe and swift evacuation of residents

• Create work orders via the agencies automated work order system

• Investigate suspicious activities by interviewing witnesses and victims; preserve crime scenes and fire sites for examination by experts

• Enforce campus traffic and safety regulations by directing traffic assisting operators of disabled motor vehicles in assist pedestrians in crossing streets

• Participate in snowmobile activities by opening and closing parking lots request movement of vehicles

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capability to establish rapport with others and persons from different ethnic, cultural and or economic backgrounds

• Be able to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others

• Know how to deal tactfully with others

• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress

• Understand how to verbally deescalate a situation

• Knowledge of the principles and correct usage of the English language including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner and prepare general reports.

• Being able to make decisions and act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations.

• Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to establish rapport with others and persons from different ethnic, cultural, and/or economic backgrounds.

EMERGENCY

This position has been deemed as an emergency personnel position. During a declared State of Emergency and in Non-Emergency situations/adverse weather, it will be necessary to report to work.

ABOUT THE VETERANS’ HOME IN CHELSEA

The Veterans’ Home in Chelsea is a multidimensional health care and housing facility first established in 1882. Our mission is to serve eligible Massachusetts veterans with dignity, honor and respect by providing long-term and skilled nursing care in our long-term care facility and delivering comprehensive housing services in our domiciliary facility. Chelsea proudly serves veterans from all eras; from World War II through the Global War on Terror.

PRE-HIRE PROCESS

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2.

Applicants should upload a cover letter and resume for the Campus Police Officer I Requisition.

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