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Boston University POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE (Internal Only), University Police in BOSTON, Massachusetts

BU Police Academy Training Program

Boston University Police Department (BUPD) is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for active BU employees to join as Police Officer Trainees. Selected individuals will undergo training at the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC), commonly known as the police academy.

Skills Gained:

· Problem solving

· Procedural justice

· Ethical decision making

· Fair and impartial policing

As a Police Officer Trainee, you will be affiliated with the Boston University Police Patrolman’s Association (BUPPA). Upon successful completion of the up to 6 months, full-time MPTC training, you will be promoted to the role of Police Officer I.

Join us and embark on a fulfilling career path in law enforcement with BUPD!

Qualifications

· Active BU employees in good standing

· Eligible for a promotion or transfer within Boston University (https://www.bu.edu/policies/promotions-and-transfers/)

· Candidates must pass a POST commission background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam.

· Candidates must pass the entry level physical fitness standards as outlined in the MPTC Health and Wellness Preparation Guide: http://mptctraining.com/roclessons/P_H&WPrepGuide.pdf

· Candidates must also pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) as outlined: https://www.mass.gov/guides/schedule-physical-ability-test-pat-for-fire-and-police-departments

· Candidates must attend and successfully complete an MPTC Full-Time Academy.

· Any candidate who does not successfully pass any of the pre-academy requirements or fails to successfully pass the MPTC Full-Time Academy will not be hired as a BUPD officer.

Required Skills

Mandatory Job Requirements

· At least 21 years old

· High School diploma or GED equivalent

· Candidate must pass entry level physical fitness standards as outlined in the MPTC Health and Wellness Preparation Guide: http://mptctraining.com/roclessons/P_H&WPrepGuide.pdf

· Candidate must successfully pass an MPTC approved Full-Time Police Academy

· Candidates will be required to pass all POST Commission background requirements, including psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam

· Appointees must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63

· Ability to obtain Massachusetts Class A License to Carry prior to graduating from the Police Academy

· Active Driver’s License

· Candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam

MPTC ROC Police Academy Schedules

· All police academies operate daily Monday through Friday. There are no dormitories.

Selection Process

To apply, please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter through the link below. The BUPD will be conducting multiple stages of interviews with a target academy start date in June 2024.

BUPD Internal Application Form (https://www.bu.edu/hr/bupd-internal-application/)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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