Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Dispatcher

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.umassd.edu

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Take advantage of the generous tuition benefit to take classes or to earn a degree.

Position Details

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth University Police Officers, Sergeants-Available Positions

Communications Dispatchers and Lieutenants-Future Openings

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Police Department is administering qualifying exams for Police Officers, Sergeants, Dispatchers & Lieutenant.

Our police department is committed to creating an environment that is civil and respectful that supports student learning and development and sense of safety and belonging for all members of our community. It is an exciting time to join the UMassD community and be part of imagining and realizing the future of the gem of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The UMass Dartmouth Police Department is a full service, MPAC Accredited Law Enforcement Agency that provides a wide array of Police and Public Safety services to the University community, which consists of a 710-acre main campus and five satellite campuses located in the cities of New Bedford and Fall River. Officers are trained by the Massachusetts Police Training Council and are fully sworn officers with full arrest powers.

Looking for a career change?

Consider the advantages of working on a college campus.

• University Police members work to ensure the safety of diverse individuals who are part of UMass Dartmouth's dynamic living, learning, cultural, community and sporting campus environments.
• University Police Focus is on Community Policing.
• University police can develop relationships with students, give presentations, and initiate crime prevention campaigns to help reduce the rate of crime.
• Crime Prevention Focus - University police have the opportunity to spread awareness of common legal issues and prevent crime before it occurs.
• Opportunities to attend University community events, activities and participate in professional development programs. 

Located 15 minutes from the beach, 30 minutes from Cape Cod and Providence, and 45 minutes from Boston on the Southcoast of MA, the UMass Dartmouth Police Department is a fully sworn, accredited law enforcement department committed to serving and protecting a diverse campus community of over 9,000 members.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

Effective September 27, 2021, UMass Dartmouth requires that all members of the campus community are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Additionally, all members of the campus community must obtain a Covid-19 booster shot by January 21, 2022 and provide proof when requested. Individuals who are not yet eligible to receive a booster shot must obtain one within 30 days from the date they become eligible.

If you require ADA Accommodations for this exam, please contact our Benefits office immediately after applying for and paying for the exam. You may call 508-999-8045 to get the process started. We are happy to help, however, we need enough time to verify medical necessity.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references:

https://careers.massachusetts.edu/en-us/search/?job-mail-subscribe-privacy=agree&search-keyword=police%20officer

In order to take the exam, you must pay online. For details regarding the exam, navigate here Exam Details.

The University of Massachusetts is an EEO/AA employer. UMass Dartmouth reserves the right to conduct background checks on potential employees.

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