Job Description Wentworth Institute of Technology Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Public Safety Ambassador. The Public Safety Ambassador is a non-union, unarmed, non-sworn position without arrest authority. The Public Safety Ambassador will patrol and monitor a university campus, ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors. Candidates must have at least two years of prior experience performing similar campus or property walking patrol duties, along with work center experience answering phones, dispatching calls, and coordinating security responses. Strong communication, observation, and incident response skills are required. Essential Functions: Patrol buildings, grounds, and environs of the university. Answer non-emergency calls for service. Report emergencies and other incidents to dispatch and campus police officers. Fill stationary post assignments when needed. Respond to fire, smoke detector, and security alarms. Provide safety escorts. Respond and perform access control duties including securing and/or unlocking doors and buildings for faculty, staff and students. Handle administrative and academic door unlocks as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Dispatch and coordinate the responses of the Police Department. Operate a multi-line telephone system. Determine the level of priority of the call and enter the data into a computer-aided dispatch system. Ask vital questions and provide pre-arrival instructions for response. Receive and respond to a variety of calls for service and complaints. Ask questions to interpret, analyze, and anticipate the caller’s situation as to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other agencies. Monitor and operate a radio console and computer equipment. Monitor alarms for the entire university system while dispatching the proper response. Perform queries and interpret information from Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and International Justice and Public Safety Network (NLETS). Assist with lost and found property. Other dispatch related duties as assigned. Identify vehicles in violation of university parking rules and regulations. Issue parking citations utilizing hand-held computers. Check with the dispatch center when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be ticketed or towed. Enter parking tickets into the records management system. Provide documentation for vehicle tows. Minimum Requirements: 2 years of experience performing campus or property walking patrol duties, along with work center experience answering phones, dispatching calls, and coordinating security responses Strong communication, observation, and incident response skills are required. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Willing to work varying shifts and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Strong written and oral communication skills with an aptitude for problem solving and customer service. Ability to exercise discretion, use good judgement, and act quickly in emergency situations. Will be required to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Preferred Qualification: Associate's degree, or vocational or technical school degree Position Details: The expected hourly rate for this position is $26.00 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 wellsc1@wit.edu. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private university located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Through a uniquely effective, hands-on experiential learning approach, Wentworth prepares graduates who are future-focused and career-ready. We are a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body. For general information on working at Wentworth and Benefits click here. 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.

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