Police Lieutenant, Assistant Director of Public Safety

Job Description

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants for Police Lieutenant, Assistant Director of Public Safety.

Reporting to the Deputy Police Chief/Director of Public Safety as well as the Chief of Police/Associate Vice President of Public Safety, the Lieutenant is third in command and assists with the operations of the police department.

The Lieutenant assists with developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures relating to department operations and ensures effective, efficient, and professional delivery of services to the university.

Key Responsibilities:

• The development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for staff.

• Supervision of officers, administrative staff, and dispatchers.

• Prioritization and assignment of work.

• Maintenance of records, reports and files.

• Development and implementation of plans and contingencies for dealing with events, emergencies, and other incidents.

• The coordination of preliminary investigations.

• Assistance with the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and cross-skilling of all new employees.

Essential Duties:

In collaboration with the Deputy Chief and Chief, assist in developing and implementing both department and campus-wide policies and procedures, plans, and contingencies for dealing with events, emergencies, and other critical incidents. Oversee operations pertaining to patrol, traffic, dispatch, investigations, criminal history checks, and records by planning, organizing, scheduling, and assigning details, daily work tasks, or area assignments, as appropriate. Work with members of the department and the university to define and implement problem-solving techniques related to patrol, dispatch, and administrative operations. Work with stakeholders and contractors on access control systems, panic alarms, emergency phones, and security camera maintenance, installs, and improvements. Oversee and manage the Parking and ID Office with all parking and ID requests, fine appeals, questions, and concerns. Responsible for strengthening community relations and assisting with community outreach. Compile annual Rideshare Program Reporting to MassDEP under 310 CMR 7.16.  

Supervise officers, administrative staff, ambassadors and dispatchers to include: staffing plans; prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are properly trained. Interview candidates and make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Identify and provide training in response to community and departmental needs and concerns; appraise individual performance and provide guidance on improvement; develop and implement a comprehensive training and development program for department personnel, including new officer field training. Responsible for the appearance, discipline, and efficiency of assigned personnel. Conduct and oversee internal affairs investigations. Assist with providing reports, documents, and officers' records to the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) under Massachusetts law and Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR).

Responsible for ensuring that all department users of the Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) have been trained, tested, and certified within six months of hire and every two years thereafter; responding to audit questionnaires, complaints, and any other inquiries from the Department of Criminal Justice Information Systems (DCJIS) or from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) within the time period specified. Monitor the department's evidence room and lost and found program. Manage, audit, and process payroll, leveraging reporting capabilities of the software system to ensure compliance. Responsible for maintaining overtime and detail databases, assigning shifts through a bid process while monitoring department budget. Assist with the Federal Work-Study Residential Desk Attendant Program operations. Member of Wentworth's Behavioral Intervention Team for the purpose of threat assessment and management.

Collaborate and build productive partnerships with the Longwood Collective, the Colleges of the Fenway, the Boston Police Department, and surrounding university and college police and public safety departments; act as liaison officer between Wentworth and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in police science, criminology, public administration or related field.

• 10+ years as a police sergeant or above.

• In-depth knowledge of all facets of police work, including but not limited to scheduling, training, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and community policing.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including briefing executive management of status of security issues.

• Massachusetts POST certified. Ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth of Massachusetts POST Commission Certification and SSPO Warrant of Appointment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a license to carry a firearm in Massachusetts.

• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment that includes criminal history, driving record, medical examination, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and an inclusive appraisal of work history.

• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in state of residence.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in police science, criminology, public administration or related field

• Experience working in Higher Education Setting

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications

• Experience managing represented employee groups

• Familiarity with the Clery Act, compliance, and submitting annual Campus Security and Fire Safety report.

• MPTC Instructor certification (CPR, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, etc.)

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Position Details:

The job grade for this position is Grade 9. 

The expected salary for this position is between $90,000 to $113,000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.  

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at [email protected].

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