Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Chestnut Hill, MA, United States

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Posted on: 5/19/2026

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Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Patrol Officer II

Duties and responsibilities include police and security work under the direction of a Sergeant or higher-ranking officer. In addition to the traditional role of a police department, the Boston College Police Department carries out a variety of proactive educational, outreach and crime prevention programs. We deliver professional and high-quality services with sensitivity to the unique concerns of the University community.

As part of a service-oriented department, patrol officer's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Patrolling the campuses and other assigned areas owned or controlled by Boston College on foot, and/or by various police vehicles and police dispatching;

Ensuring compliance with University rules and regulations as well as the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to protect life and property;

Providing crime prevention information, developing partnerships with the community and serving as a proactive resource to the community;

Providing building security including locking doors;

Investigating and preparing preliminary investigation reports;

Enforcing parking and traffic rules and regulating pedestrian movement and behavior;

Providing first aid treatment and emergency medical transport to the college community as needed;

Exercising police powers by making arrests and assisting in the prosecution of criminal offenses.

Officers may work as part of a public safety detail for University and athletic events including events involving work with other law enforcement agencies. Police Officers may also receive training and/or be delegated responsibility for additional work assignments that include Bicycle or Motorcycle Patrol, Investigations, Field Training Officer, Force Options/Defensive Tactics Instructors, Range Instructors, Background Investigator, Training Unit Instructor, Accreditation, and Crime Prevention Officer.

Must be at least 21 years old.

Must have the ability to maintain composure and perform under stressful conditions and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to work all schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Boston College conducts background checks, including education, and verifies COVID-19 vaccination and booster as part of the hiring process.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older

Associates Degree preferably in Criminal Justice or a related field

U.S. Citizenship

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Massachusetts Driver's License

Ability to obtain Massachusetts Class 'A' Firearms Permit

One or two years related professional experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Must pass background investigation, medical examination, and psychological screening

Must meet Municipal Training Committee fitness standard

Must successfully graduate or have graduated (preferred) from a Municipal Police Training

Committee (MPTC) approved full time recruit academy, or the Massachusetts Special State

Police Officers Academy (SSPO classes 1-30 only), or an MPTC approved academy combined with the MPTC Bridge Academy that meets the requirements to be certified under POST-C.

Ability to obtain certification issued by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST-C), meeting the statutory requirements set forth in Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 chapter 6E authorizing employment to work as police officer in the Commonwealth.

Successful completion of a twelve (12) month probationary period

No person who has been convicted of a felony or of an offense involving Chapter 94C or 209A of the Massachusetts General Laws, or similar violations in other areas, will be considered for police employment.

The hiring department will contact only applicants selected for interview.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays Annually

Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

Additional benefits can be found on

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at

As an applicant for employment, you are entitled to a copy of Boston College's Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, located on the Campus Security Information Page. This web page contains Boston College's campus safety program, which includes the University's safety policies and campus crime statistics reported during the previous three years, as well as the University's fire safety program. To request a paper copy of this report, please contact the Boston College Police Department at ....

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at