Full-Time Staff Associate, Community Liaison
Job Description
Staff Associate, Community Liaison
Department Summary:
Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater’s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our https://www.bridgew.edu/bsuvalues, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.
Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Bridgewater State University Police Department is charged with the protection of the lives and property of more than 12,000 Bridgewater State University students, faculty, staff, and visitors on nearly 300 acres of University land and 38 major buildings, as well as the streets and other passageways adjoining University property. Police Department staff work with community members to prevent crime, solve problems, and take proactive steps to make Bridgewater State University as safe as possible.
All BSU Police Officers attend municipal police academy training and have full police authority on campus and throughout the town of Bridgewater. The Department enforces all state laws, including motor vehicle laws, as well as university rules and regulations.
In addition the department is made up of three major divisions; Headquarters & Emergency Management, Operations, and Administration. Within those divisions are several bureaus and units such as the Patrol Bureau and Detective Bureau. The department is a member of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) SWAT, Search & Rescue, Crisis Negotiation, and Detectives as well as the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (METROLEC) Bike Unit. BSUPD also belongs to the Whitman-West Bridgewater-East Bridgewater-Bridgewater-Bridgewater State University Police (WEB) regional major crimes and drug task force.
BSUPD is widely recognized as the premier state university police department in Massachusetts. The department stands ready to deal with the same kinds of incidents that any small-city police department handles.
Successful candidates will be staff members that can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the Police Department in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.
We are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included.
Position Summary:
Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Community Liaison (CL) is a non-sworn member of the BSU Police Department who serves to make connections between the BSUPD, student groups, and other members of the university community. The CL helps the BSUPD by actively reaching out to foster trust between the department and the community it serves; and by serving as a member of the department’s community outreach and crime prevention team. The CL must be knowledgeable about services and programs offered by the BSUPD and the University and develop an understanding of community needs. The CL must be able to communicate with students, with a particular focus on students of color and other minoritized groups.
Reports to: Assistant Chief of Police
Functionally supervised by: Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, and Captain.
Supervision exercised: None.
Full-Time, APA Unit Position
Tour of Duty and Schedule: TBD by Assistant Chief of Police or designee. Subject to change according to departmental needs.
Area of Assignment: University Wide – Bridgewater
This is an APA unit position and is subject to the terms of the current APA collective bargaining agreement.
Position Type: APA Professional
Essential Duties:
• Serves as a bridge between student groups and BSUPD partners in ensuring the successful progression of program activities by assisting in and overseeing the development and oversight of Community Liaison Program initiatives.
• Connects the BSUPD with members of the community.
• Answers questions from university community members about police policies and operations, seeks opinions from university community members, and identifies community concerns.
• Shares information in various ways and in various settings, including presentations with students and meetings with student groups.
• Helps to eliminate barriers that may exist between the police and the community.
• Helps to mediate any disputes that may arise between the BSUPD and the community.
• Manages all BSUPD social media accounts.
• May engage in conflict resolution to prevent people from resorting to violence; or to assist in “self-help” measures to handle disputes.
• Learns how to employ non-threatening words and messages so as to not create or escalate tensions.
• Provides training within the BSUPD.
• Under direction, assists with developing, maintaining, and promoting effective community and individual relationships.
• Collaborates with other university departments and offices.
• Interprets program services and distributes informational material to participants to describe what, where and when program services are available to them.
• Co-chairs or chairs the police-community advisory board that makes recommendations about police-community relations and public safety policy to the chief of police.
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems, such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
• Recommends responses and action plans as a result of interacting with stakeholders ensuring effective communication practices to meet Community Liaison Program strategic goals and objectives and to provide visibility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.
Required Qualifications:
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
• Passion for and commitment to social justice, racial justice, and civic engagement.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience with managing professional social media accounts, especially Facebook and Instagram.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of principles and approaches that promote positive student development.
• Must possess leadership- and leadership development skills.
• Must excel at verbal and written communication.
• Must have knowledge of preparation of complex policies, procedures, and reports.
• Must be able to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Must be able to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Must create, develop, and implement collaborative projects and initiatives.
• Must be able to problem-solve and access resources in a complex environment.
• Must be able to identify, organize, prioritize, and schedule multiple job responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to carry out responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in unexpected or emergency situations.
• Must deal effectively with the public, sometimes in stressful situations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to allow for participation in evening and weekend community outreach and events.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Community outreach specific experience.
• Familiarity with the BSU community, & community resources.
• Experience working within a police department
Work Environment:
Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18
Special Conditions for Eligibility:
Resume and cover letter required
Other Special requirements:
This position is subject to a background check.
Applicants must be prepared to provide all original documents listed below:
• Birth Certificate
• Citizenship Documents (naturalized citizen)
• Social Security Card
• High School Diploma
• University Diploma
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• Military DD 214 (if applicable)
• Selective Service Registration Card
• Any other professional training documents candidates wish to have considered
Additional Requirements & Conditions:
• Must include an email address on the application.
Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000 per year
Posting Number: S01020P
Open Date: 09/21/2023
Close Date: 10/22/2023
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position: *a minimum of one (3) employment history entry. *a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.
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Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.
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