Job Description:GENERAL STATEMENT OF CORE DUTIES: As part of the senior command staff of the MCLA Campus Police Department, the Police Lieutenant assists the Chief of Police in the management of the day-to-day operation of the Campus Police Department and provides leadership for, and supervision of, the law enforcement, crime prevention and investigation work of police, communications, and support personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Executive Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises sworn subordinate supervisors, officers and civilian dispatchers and support staff
DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervision- 60%- Establishes and evaluates employee goals and objectives; directs and focuses staffing
- Evaluates and conducts annual performance evaluations of sworn subordinate supervisors, officers and civilian dispatchers and support staff.
- Routinely meets with and directs sworn subordinate supervisors, officers and civilian dispatchers and support staff.
- Disciplines sworn subordinate supervisors, officers and civilian dispatchers and support staff.
- Participates in staff hiring decisions.
- Current with professional development and trainings, provided at the college, state and federal levels.
Operations-15%- Assigning tasks and planning duties to include shift and event scheduling.
- Conducting staff briefing sessions.
- Routinely briefing other members of the command staff regarding incidents and other pertinent information.
- Preparing written police reports and memoranda; reviewing subordinate reports.
- Notifying the Chief of Police regarding incidents or other pertinent information as needed.
- Participating in policy development.
- Conducting staff training exercises.
- Coordinating shift operations, activities and communications, and maintaining cooperation with various federal, state and local law enforcement officials and agencies, as required
- Routinely briefs the Chief and other college administrators when appropriate and according to standard operating procedures and prepares written reports and memoranda.
Incident Response and Crisis Management-15%- Commanding officer-in-charge in special circumstances and at special events, as required.
- Overseeing all investigations occurring within the department
- In an effort to support and serve the campus community (students, faculty, staff and visitors), responds to incident scenes to supervise and guide the response by police officers.
- Performs all the duties required of a campus police officer on and about campus, including uniformed foot and bike patrol as well as operation of the department motor vehicles; enforces local, state, and federal statutes and the rules and regulations of MCLA.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice- 5%- Under the direction of the Executive Director/Chief of Police, assists in coordinating the college's effort to address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the recommendations in the 2021 Racially Just Policing Model Policy released by the Massachusetts ACLU, Bridgewater State University, and SIDLEY.
Executing special assignments as required. - 5%- Perform all other duties as may be assigned or required by law or by proper authority; assuming other responsibilities as assigned or developed.
Requirements:Required Qualifications- Graduation from the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council Municipal Academy or Massachusetts State Police Campus Police Academy or their equivalent.
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice preferred; seven years of related experience as a police officer / investigator with three years of supervisory experiences as a Sergeant, or any equivalent combination of education and experience in a law enforcement agency.
- Eligibility for appointment as a Massachusetts Special State Police Officer.
- Candidate must have experience working with diverse populations and have the ability to deal with young adults (students), faculty, and staff in a multi-cultural, multi-racial environment.
- Must have and retain a valid driver's license and possess a valid Massachusetts license to carry a firearm.
- Must obtain or possess CPR/First Responder certification and be trained in the operation of Automated External Defibrillator.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Computer literacy in the department's law enforcement technology including word processing, LEAPS, ID equipment, various alarm systems/computers and other security related software.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and psychological assessment arranged under the auspices of the Campus Police Department; the physical requirements of the position will be discussed with the candidate at the job interview.
- Ability to obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Administration System Computer Operator after hire.
- Ability to work varied work schedules and shifts based on assignment and the needs of the department/college.
- Ability to complete specialty training applicable to campus law enforcement, crime prevention, instructor certifications in law enforcement and related disciplines preferred.
- Ability to train staff on department policies and procedures.
- Must be able to successfully complete a thorough background check to include Criminal Offender Records Information.
- Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Other Mandatory Requirements of the Position:- Must be situationally available (24 hrs.) for emergencies and other critical situations.
- Must have successfully completed police supervisor or executive development training.
- Must successfully complete initial and annual firearms qualifications training.
- Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Additional Information:This is a full-time, permanent, benefited position within the APA bargaining union. Salary for this position is $90,000-$95,000 per year. Position starts on 12/6/2026
Shift Information: - The shift for this position is TBD based on department needs.
- Occasional off-shift work required; attendance at all off-shift meetings is mandatory.
- Schedule is subject to change based on departmental needs.
Employee Benefits:Health Insurance: MCLA offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
Retirement: The MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
Paid Time off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Application Instructions:Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, online application and 3 professional references. Candidates should electronically submit application materials by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.
