JOB OPPORTUNITIES
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the University of Massachusetts
Department of Public Safety is to ensure the
protection and well-being of all students, faculty,
staff and facilities. The Department of the Public
Safety Police Department contributes to the quality
of university life by fostering an environment in
which security is balanced with freedom of
movement, and individual rights balanced with
community needs.
The University Of Massachusetts Department Of
Public Safety provides a comprehensive program of
police and public safety services to enhance the
quality of life consistent with the values of the
university community. As a dedicated partner in our
community, we are committed to delivering these
essential services with the utmost integrity and
professionalism to ensure civility and the protection
of life and property
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Department of Public Safety shall seek to enforce
the laws and ordinances of their state, town and
university with commitment to core values of
honesty, integrity, dignity and excellence to promote
a feeling of safety and security for all members of
their university community.
We strive to be known as a true partner and
stakeholder in our desire to make University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth a vibrant campus
community supporting families, culture, tourism,
academics, the arts, and our environment.
HONOR
HONESTY
INTEGRITY
RESPECT
DEDICATION
At various times, the Department posts positions
that are available. The Department follows a strict
process for the hiring and processing of
candidates for the open positions. These steps
may include, but are not limited to:
Entry level written exam
University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth
Department of Public Safety
Interview
Background investigation
Physical testing
Psychological testing
Positions that are available are posted on:
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the Department’s web site,
http://www.umassd.edu/publicsafety
UMass Dartmouth Human Resources
http://www.umassd.edu/hr/employmentoppor
tunities.
The Department also places ads in local
publications.
Candidates for a police officer position must have
an associate’s degree, or equivalent, or be
classified as a veteran to apply.
Upon selection, candidates must be able to
successfully complete an MPTC Basic Recruit
Academy class prior to appointment as a police
officer. Candidates who have either graduated
from a MPTC certified academy, or who are
eligible to be certified by the MPTC, will also be
considered.
An MPAC
Certified
Agency
The University of M assachusetts Dartm outh and
the Department of P ublic Safety is an equal
opportunity em ployer.
Phone
Business: 508.999x8107
UMass Dartmouth Department of Public Safety
285 Old Westport Rd.
Dartmouth, Ma. 02747
Emergency: 508.999x9191
Phone: 508.999.8107
Fax: 508.910.6897
Website:
www.umassd.edu/publicsafety
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UMDpolice
Message from the Director
About the Department
DIVISIONS
Here in Public Safety, our main objective
is to provide safety and security through a
commitment to excellence and
professionalism in a community policing
environment. We believe that community
policing is marked by strong interpersonal
relationships, safety education resources,
and helpful, highly visible and capable
officers.
Our Department is comprised of welltrained law enforcement professionals
dedicated to the prevention of crime, the
tempering of conflict, the identification
and solution of community problems, and
the forging of solid partnerships with our
students, faculty, staff, and neighbors.
You can help us accomplish our mission
by engaging in open dialogue, highlighting
community relations issues, and
generating support for programming that
ensures public safety and cultivates
mutual respect and collaboration.
We thank you for appreciating and
supporting our mission, and we look
forward to providing you with the benefits
of a safe and secure campus
environment.
Chief of Police / Director of Public Safety
Emil Fioravanti
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus
consists of 710 acres with a student enrollment of
approximately 9,400. Of those students, 4,500 students
live in campus. 1,500 University employees round out
the UMass Dartmouth Community.
The UMass Dartmouth Police Department is
Certified through the Massachusetts Police
Accreditation Commission.
Answering approximately 22,200 calls for service
each year, the members of the police
department are working 24 hours a day, 365
days a year to provide a professional level of
service and to ensure a safe environment to all
who come to the University.
Each patrol shift consists of sworn police
officers, communications dispatchers and nonsworn security officers. Officers patrol on foot, in
marked police cruisers, mountain bikes and on
an ATV. All Department members are trained as
First Responders and all units have access to
AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) in the
event of a medical emergency.
AUTHORITY
All sworn members of the Department have
completed a full time municipal police academy
as well as a field training program prior to being
appointed as police officers. Sworn members are
sworn under Chapter 75, Section 32A of the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. UMDPD officers have full
Chapter 90 powers and exercise these powers
on campus.
TRAINING
All members of the Department receive annual
training in the areas of firearms, defensive
tactics, first responder, legal updates and other
areas as requested or required. The Department
also provides numerous opportunities to all
personnel throughout the year outside of the inservice requirements.
Communications - Staffed 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year, the communications
staff provides a direct link between the
public and police personnel. Using our CAD
system, the dispatcher is able to track calls
for service and the personnel assigned to
respond to them. The communications
center also monitors various alarms on
campus.
Patrol - The patrol unit runs in shifts and is
responsible for patrolling the campus,
answering calls for service and conducting
community policing.
Detective Bureau - The bureau is
assigned to cases after they have been
initially processed by the patrol division. The
Detective is trained in crime scene
processing, interview and interrogation
techniques, as well as other specialized
areas such as sexual assault investigation
and court proceedings.
Crime Prevention - The goals and
objectives of our crime prevention programs
are to maintain public awareness of crime
on campus, provide preventive safety
measures regarding both personal safety
and property, proactively review lighting
and brush issues on campus and to research
new methods to reduce crime and the fear
of crime on campus.
Accreditation / Training - This division
oversees Department training and maintains
the policies and procedures in order to
maintain Certification and Accreditation
standards set by the Massachusetts Police
Accreditation Commission.