Campus Police Officer On Call
Merrimack College · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Posted Jul 3, 2026
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Position Overview & Responsibilities
Principal responsibilities include patrols of college buildings and grounds to ensure the safety of people and security of property, enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the rules and regulations of the college, and responding to medical calls, fire alarms, and other emergency situations. This is a sworn police position.
Patrol college buildings and grounds to ensure the safety of people and security of buildings and other property.
Enforce the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, town by‑laws, and college regulations and policies.
Conduct investigations and work collaboratively with other agencies.
Refer violations to the College's student conduct system and/or the criminal court system, placing the person under arrest or protective custody when appropriate.
Testify in court and college conduct system hearings.
Enforce parking rules and regulations.
Assist with vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Provide safety escorts.
Supervise crowd control at college events.
Respond to medical calls, fire alarms, and other campus emergencies, providing assistance as required.
Participate in the department's community policing and crime prevention initiatives as part of regular patrol and at other times.
Must complete a 90‑day probationary period.
Be familiar with dispatching duties, including radio dispatching, answering business and emergency phones, performing computer duties, maintaining the department log, and other clerical tasks.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of a full‑time MA Recruit Police Academy or equivalent.
Certified as a full‑time police officer by POST - Peace Officer Standard Training Commission.
Eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 22 s. 63.
Massachusetts Class A License to Carry.
Knowledge of police practices, Massachusetts General Law, and investigative procedures, and demonstrated competency in keeping up to date through required department‑sponsored training and the EOPSS Learning program.
Ability to analyze emergency situations and make independent decisions affecting the safety and well‑being of the community.
Ability to work with or without direct shift supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with members of the college community, visitors to campus, and local agencies/officials.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy; working knowledge of computer‑aided dispatch and records management programs preferred.
Honest and trusted with confidential information. Work‑related dishonesty or disclosure of confidential information will be grounds for termination.
Other Information
Application Deadline: 05/30/2026
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Work Location: This is an on‑campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on‑campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
Final compensation will be set within the established range consistent with the terms of the collective bargaining unit agreement and in consideration of the candidate's qualifications and experience.
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