Roxbury Community College PD: Campus Police Officer (CPO) III - Sergeant

Job Description

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This Isn’t a Desk Role. It’s Leadership in Motion -—Step Into a Sergeant Role at RCC PD.

Roxbury Community College Police Department (RCC PD) serves a diverse campus community in the heart of Boston, maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

RCC PD is seeking a Campus Police Officer (CPO) III – Sergeant to serve as a first-line supervisor within the Department of Public Safety. This role is responsible for overseeing daily shift operations, directing sworn and non-sworn personnel, and ensuring consistent, effective execution of departmental responsibilities.

This is a leadership position—hands-on, visible, and accountable. The Sergeant sets the tone, manages performance, and ensures operations run smoothly while responding to real-time incidents and evolving situations.

If you’re ready to lead from the front and take ownership of your shift, RCC PD offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.

Minimum Requirements

Below are the minimum requirements set by Roxbury Community College Police Department. Applicants who do not meet these requirements are not eligible for consideration.

• Must have at least 3 years of verified law enforcement experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess an active Massachusetts Driver's License.
• Must have an active License to carry firearms (LTC non-restricted).
• Possess an Associate's degree or Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement).
• Must have completed an MPTC Recruit Officer Course from an MPTC approved or authorized academy, or obtained a permanent exemption from the MPTC.
• Must be eligible or currently hold a certification for the Massachusetts Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), and remain a Certified Officer for the duration of their employment.
• Must be eligible for appointment as Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63, and able to maintain their eligibility for the duration of their employment.
• Possess knowledge of police practices and investigative procedures of a comprehensive campus law enforcement program.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, a pre-employment psychological examination, and a pre-employment medical exam.
• Must have the ability to interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, and video systems.
• Must be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering a welcoming work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; and respond well to questions.
• Must hold themselves and their peers to a high ethical standard, and be capable of enforcing policies, procedures, and laws accordingly.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective communication with a diverse population.
• Have the ability to think critically, often quickly and with limited information, to make difficult and impactful decisions.
• Possess a have a high level of attention to detail.

Additional Qualifications

As a RCC PD CPOIII Sergeant, you must have the demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of a police officer. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Reports to the Deputy Chief and oversees daily shift operations.
• Supervises sworn Campus Police Officers and non-sworn Public Safety Officers; ensures campus safety and security.
• Manages patrol operations and enforces departmental policies, state laws, and personnel compliance.
• Conducts roll call to brief staff on incidents, trends, and updates.
• Reviews and approves reports for accuracy and completeness before forwarding through the chain of command.
• Uses sound judgment to handle incidents, crises, and conflict resolution; may respond to active scenes to direct staff.
• Serves as a mentor and role model, promoting professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Responds to emergencies (criminal activity, medical, fire, alarms, accidents) and provides aid and referrals to victims.
• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations; prepares incident and accident reports.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to professional standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned; serves as a key first-line supervisor impacting staff and the RCC community.

Salary & Compensation

The Roxbury Community College PD offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package designed to support long-term career satisfaction.

Salary: To be provided upon request. 

Benefits:

RCC PD goes beyond the paycheck. To support our officers, we offer a rewarding and generous compensation benefits package. 

• High Quality Affordable Health Insurance Through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC).
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans.
• Flexible Medical Spending Account & Dependent Care Assistance Account.
• Low Cost Basic & Optional Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) & Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan or 403(b).
• (12) Paid Holidays & Competitive Sick, Vacation & Personal Days.
• Tuition Benefit for Employee & Dependents at State College & Universities.
• Short-Term Disability & Extended Illness Program Participation Options.
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Opportunities.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon & T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers.
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Employee Parking on the Roxbury Campus.

Hiring Process

Joining the Roxbury Community College Police Department starts with a clear, step-by-step hiring process that reflects the standards and values of our agency. Here’s what the journey looks like:

• Submit your application through getbadged for review and eligibility determination.
• Eligible candidates may be required to submit an application through the Roxbury CC's Human Resources Division.
• All final candidates must successfully complete an interview, in accordance with POST guidance.
• Undergo a comprehensive background investigation.
• Pass a pre-employment medical and psychological exam.
• Receive conditional offer of employment.

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Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from all candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.