Sergeant (Campus Police Officer III)-Public Safety Department – Bunker Hill Community College

Position Title: Sergeant (Campus Police Officer III)-Public Safety Department – Bunker Hill Community College

Location: Boston, MA

Category: Classified Staff

Posted On: Wed Feb 18 2026

Job Description:

• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished.
• In-depth working knowledge of police procedures and practices, crime scene operations, fire prevention methods, and the ability to recognize fire hazards.
• Ability to plan, schedule and run departmental trainings (including MPTC Approved in-service and required trainings).
• Develops lesson plans that meet the training objectives of the department and the College in accordance with MPTC and POST commission.
• Maintains all training records on all department personnel.
• Oversee a field training program for newly hired officers.
• Conduct daily roll calls, to include inspection of the daily log, personnel, cruisers, and equipment, as well as addressing any issues, situations, or complaints.
• Ability to motivate subordinates to work effectively, determining the need for disciplinary action and making such a referral.
• Ability to maintain student discipline.
• Ability to walk long hours alone, both indoors and out, under varying climate conditions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain a calm manner in stressful situations; make decisions and act quickly in emergency/dangerous situations.
• Ensure that calls for service are handled as promptly and efficiently as possible and not hesitate to personally handle calls if they become backlogged.
• Ability to follow and provide effective oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written reports of investigation; ability to maintain accurate records.
• Review reports, provide necessary feedback to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to apprehend lawbreakers and follow cases through to prosecution.
• Ability to work harmoniously with college staff, students, and the public.
• Assist the department Staff Associate with scheduling (including details).
• Execute the RAVE emergency alerts when necessary, under stressful conditions.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Clery Compliance.
• Serve as backup Court Officer as well as department liaison with other law enforcement agencies.
• Serve as department representative and play an active role as part of the Emergency Management of the department.
• Actively participate in the Accreditation process to include policy review and implementation.
• Provide feedback to the Captain and Deputy Chief regarding officers under your command.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check).
• Working knowledge of the law of arrest and criminal procedure in lower courts.
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining in general to the buildings and grounds of a state educational institution.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Requirements:

• Must have completed an approved Police Academy with the ability to be appointed as a Special State Police Officer; achieve and maintain POST Certification.
• Possession of a current, valid operator’s license.
• CPR/First-Aid/AED Certified or ability to become certified.
• Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in a governmental police force or in law enforcement work and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity (experience as a Field Training Officer or OIC will be considered), or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

• An Associate’s degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
• *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified MPTC Instructor in at least one (1) major discipline (E.g., firearms, DT, Active Shooter, CPR, etc.)
• Experience in a higher education environment
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice

Additional Information:

Salary: $83,513.30 – $96,032.30 (Grade 19 Step 8 – Step 14)

Closing Date: March 5, 2026

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt position. The position is governed by the AFSCME/1067, Council 93 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agreement outlines the grade and step compensation model with an annual salary range of $67,580.50 – $96,032.30, in adherence with the CBA. This position is a salary grade 19; step is commensurate with training and experience. Shift will either be 7am to 3pm or 1pm to 9pm.

Experienced Officers: Candidates who are currently employed as a police officer with another agency in a bargaining unit with no break in service may be eligible to be placed in a higher salary in accordance with the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.

Bunker Hill Community College offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Pre-taxed, health insurance plan options.
• Competitive retirement plan.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Accrued vacation and sick days.
• Personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.

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