North Shore Community College PD: Entry Level Officer

Job Description

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Start Your Law Enforcement Career With The North Shore Community College Police Department - Today! 

Ready to launch your law enforcement career? Join the North Shore Community College Police Department — a full-service public safety agency serving Danvers and Lynn, with integrity, professionalism, and community engagement. Protect a dynamic campus community, grow your skills, and build a career that fits your life.

Why Choose a Career at NSCC's Public Safety Department?

• Fully sworn Massachusetts police officer (not security).
• POST Certified or Bridge Academy .
• Full-scope patrol operations: investigations, emergency response, reports, patrol.
• Community-focused policing — protect students, faculty, and staff.
• Make a difference and see the impact of your work.

Our Culture & Leadership: 

• A community-first philosophy: Our department prioritizes community-oriented policing — not just enforcement. We actively engage with students, faculty, and staff to build trust and rapport. Officers are encouraged to be visible, approachable partners in campus life rather than just responders to incidents.
• Leadership that values accessibility over authority: Chief David Cook and his leadership team have restructured the department to reduce fixed post assignments and instead emphasize proactive interaction with the campus community. This approach reflects a belief that officers are most effective when known by name and seen as resources, not just enforcers.
• Collaborative, inclusive decision-making: NSCC PD doesn’t operate in a vacuum — the department actively seeks input and dialogue with students and faculty on safety approaches and policy improvements. That kind of inclusive communication isn’t standard in many agencies, and it speaks to a culture of listening first.
• A supportive, teaching environment: Because NSCC is an educational setting, the PD culture reflects mentorship and development — both internally and externally. Officers are expected to be educators and guides as much as they are protectors, helping students navigate safety resources and understand expectations within the community.

Become a NSCC PD officer and protect a community, while building a career, and without sacrificing your quality of life.

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Minimum Requirements

To be considered an eligible candidate, applicants must meet or exceed the Minimum Requirements as outlined below.

• Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under Chapter 22C, Section 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws and must be eligible to become a POST Certified, undergoing an extensive background investigation and CORI Check. State and National Background Check, including fingerprinting and employment history and a negative check of the candidate on the National Decertification Index.

• Must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally as the GED.

• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.

• Completed a full time Police Academy and/or fulltime MPTC training academy or the ability to successfully pass the Physical Agility Testing, medical examination, pre-screening (which includes a physical endurance testing) and successfully complete MPTC Recruit Academy. Failure to meet the entrance requirements or to successfully complete the course of training shall result in dismissal or, for lateral appointment within the bargaining unit, return to previously held position in accordance with the AFSCME agreement.

• First Aid/CPR/AED certified or ability to become certified upon employment.

• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation and CORI Check. No person, who has been convicted of a felony or any offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C (drug law violations); or has been convicted of a misdemeanor and has been confined to any jail or house of correction as punishment for said crim, M.G.L. Chapter 22C section 14, will be considered for employment

• Prior to appointment, must possess a valid unrestricted license to carry a firearm (large capacity) and maintain a valid unrestricted license to carry a firearm throughout your employment in accordance with MGL Ch. 140 sec. 13.

• Candidates will be required to have a Massachusetts class "D" or greater motor vehicle operator's license or out-of-state equivalent. You must present a copy of your driving history record from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

• Ability to pass the Municipal Police Training Counsel (MPTC) firearms course of training as prescribed by the MPTC firearms curriculum,

• Candidates will need to complete a POST Commission approved psychological exam, drug test, and pre-placement medical exam.

• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

• Receive a passing grade of 70% and above on the getbadged Entry Exam.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Bilingual
• First responder/CPR/EMT Certified
• Certifications as an instructor in areas of defensive tactics, firearms, or first responder.

Essential Functions/Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area by patrol vehicle or on foot; makes periodic rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds; conducts surveillance of assigned areas; determines the extent of violations; notifies appropriate authorities; and takes whatever action is necessary in accordance with authorized procedures.
• Maintains order amongst visitors and students; directs traffic and parking of automobiles; provides information as needed.
• Exercises police powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators; investigates accidents and complaints.
• Prepares general reports on investigations conducted and noteworthy incidents occurring during tours of duty.
• Takes steps to effectively handle or control emergency situations by administering first aid, summoning assistance, directing traffic, and participating in searches.
• Investigates complaints and reports of suspicious activity; mediates disputes; and inspects buildings, grounds, fire lanes and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards to ensure campus security.
• Operates such equipment as two-way radios, radio-telephone interconnect, facsimile machines, base stations, emergency and medical equipment and office machines.
• Interacts with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Maintains a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations.
• Makes decisions and acts quickly in dangerous or emergency situations.
• Exercises discretion in handling confidential information.
• Must understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations established by the College, the department, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must understand, apply and explain the policies, procedures, specifications guidelines and established by the College and the department.
• Establishes rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
• Coordinates the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time and have the physical strength and endurance to lift heavy objects or persons.
• Carries on his/her person a departmental issued firearm while on official duty, and attends required trainings on its use.
• May at times need to work alone.
• Must operate a motor vehicle and respond to emergencies.
• Perform specific duties and responsibilities as required by the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
• Responsible for the efficient performance of all duties in conformance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and orders contained in all manuals issued by the Department.
• This position is designated in the role of an essential employee.  In the event campuses are closed or classes are cancelled or both due to adverse weather conditions, designated essential personnel shall be required for work during the duration of the cancellation.
• Performs other related duties.

Salary & Compensation

The North Shore Community College PD offers a competitive compensation package.

Salary:  $2,662.75 Biweekly ($69,231.50/Year)

Benefits:  Competitive. Comprehensive. Built to support you. See a summary below, and click here for the full benefits package.

• (11) Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan through Massachusetts State Board of Retirement
• Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance Options
• Tuition Remission

Hiring Process

Eligible applicants may be invited to complete an additional application through the department's internal portal.

• Oral Interview before a panel of department members.
• Pass a thorough background investigation.
• Pass a medical & psychological exam.
• Comprehensive PAT Exam.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The North Shore Community College PD is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, sexual orientation.