Special Police Officer

Job Details

Job Location
Crane Beach - Ipswich, MA

Position Type
Seasonal

Description

About The Organization:

The Trustees is an organization with a fascinating past and an exciting future. Our places are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891, by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts and work to protect special places across the state. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 25,000+ acres on more than 100 reservations that are all open to the public. We are a nonprofit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 40,000 members.

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. With the change to warmer temperatures, we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture-there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor's experience special.

Position Summary:

The Trustees is seeking part time Special Police Officers to work at the Crane Estate. "Specials" play a pivotal role ensuring that thousands of visitors each year have a positive experience on the property by ensuring public safety, protecting the natural resources of the property, assisting, educating and answering questions, monitoring and enforcing state, local and organizational rules and regulations and properly reporting and recording such. Specials are charged with promoting the organization and its mission by knowing the history of The Trustees, the Crane property and its features. Specials are responsible for assisting with special events and may occasionally be required to staff entrance stations and parking lots and perform related duties.

Pay Rate: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

In This Role You Will:

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the effective communication and enforcement of Crane regulations and policies as well as state and local laws as established by the Chief of the Ipswich Police, the Property Business Manager, and the Crane Beach Public Safety Manager. This responsibility includes the right to use police powers as determined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Provide security services both routine and event specific for Crane Beach, its entry gate and parking lot and the Crane Estate. Through regular patrols, establish a security presence at Crane Beach & the Crane Estate.
• Uphold standards relative to diligent record keeping and incident reporting.
• Ensure the proper operation and care of all assigned equipment including trucks, ATVs, and portable radios.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Applicants must currently be involved in, fully qualified for or recently retired from a law enforcement career.
• Upon hiring, participation and successful completion of all MPTC continuing education courses and other training and upkeep determined by IPD guidelines is mandatory.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with record/log keeping and public safety documentation.
• Good natured, team player, with strong communication skills, and a good work ethic.
• Radio communication experience.
• Exceptionally strong customer service and communication skills.
• Must be capable of effectively handling high-pressure situations while remaining calm.
• Specials must be comfortable on their feet for extended periods of time walking on challenging terrain including an ability to hike our trail system and sandy beach.
• Additional experience/background in the following areas is a plus: public safety, recreation, natural resource management.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must strongly demonstrate punctuality and reliability.
• Candidates must thrive both in team and independent work environments.
• Candidates will be able to fill evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Maintain standards as specified by the Ipswich Police Chief which include Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council certification and upkept in-service training, "First Responder" certification (3-year renewal basis), "CPR" certification (1-year renewal basis), and defibrillator certification (1-year basis).

Work environment-the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

Physical demands-the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

Position type and expected hours of work-full time or part time, typical work hours and shifts, days of week.

The Trustees offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees of Reservations aim to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

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