About the role#
The Student Officer in Training is a paid, full-time pathway to becoming a sworn Campus Police Officer at WPI. You will be hired into a non-sworn position and sponsored to attend the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Recruit Officer Course. Upon successful graduation from the academy, you will transition directly into a full-time, sworn Campus Police Officer role.
What you'll do#
- Attend and complete the MPTC Recruit Officer Course, including all academic, physical fitness, firearms, and skills training.
- Complete WPI Police Department dispatch and field training programs.
- Assist with safety and security inspections of campus buildings and grounds.
- Backfill the WPI Police Dispatcher position as needed.
- Provide public safety services, such as escorts and lockout assistance, to the campus community.
- Respond to calls for police service in a support capacity and assist officers with incident action plans.
- Gather facts for emergency incidents and submit written reports.
- Perform traffic control and parking enforcement.
- Collaborate with the community on crime prevention and awareness initiatives.
- Act as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act.
- Report University policy violations related to safety and security.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED (Associate degree in Criminal Justice preferred).
- Minimum age of 21 at the time of application.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass the MPTC pre-entrance physical fitness assessment (Cooper standards).
- Eligibility to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Successful completion of an oral interview, background investigation, medical exam, and drug testing.
- Ability to pass a psychological evaluation meeting POST Commission standards.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime in all weather conditions.
- Ability to maintain professionalism during stressful situations.
- Commitment to working 40 hours per week, including reporting to the WPI Police Department during academy weeks that fall short of 40 hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Term: Fall 2026 (November 16, 2026, through April 23, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 per hour during the training period.
About Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is an educational organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The institution focuses on engineering, business, and the arts and sciences. It also offers programs in robotics, life sciences, and distance learning.
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