Seasonal Special Police Officer position at The Trustees of Reservations.| United States Of America

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The Trustees of Reservations Seasonal Special Police Officer

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Who We Are: Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org . Posting Information: Salary/Hourly Rate: $20-$22/hour Hours per week: 8-32 hours Job Classification: Nonexempt, Limited-term Job Type: Onsite Duration: Variable. Peak season is May 14th – September 7th Location: Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA What You’ll Do: Your Impact: Visited by more than 350,000 people annually, Crane Beach remains a national model for balancing conservation of diverse natural habitats and wildlife—more than 1,200 acres of beachfront, dunes, and maritime forest grace the property—with the management of active public recreation. Whether you want to take a refreshing plunge, play in the sand, or bask in the sun, this unparalleled seaside experience has provided fun and lasting memories for generations. Our seasonal team members are the driving force for creating a safe, mission driven and memorable experience for all Crane Estate visitors. The Role : As a Special Police Officer, you will 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.    Specifically, you’ll: 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. This is a limited-term position, 8-32 hours/week, reporting directly to the Crane Beach Public Safety Manager. What You’ll Need: Skills and Experience: Required: Applicants must currently be active in, fully qualified for OR recently retired from a law enforcement career. Applicants must be Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified. 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, motivating team player, with strong communication skills and work ethic. Radio communication experience. Exceptionally strong customer service and communication skills. Must be capable of effectively handling high-pressure situations while remaining calm. 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. 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). Preferred: Additional experience/background in the following areas is a plus: public safety, recreation, or natural resource management. Eligibility Criteria: Must be active in, fully qualified for or recently retired from a law enforcement career. Must pass screening and swearing in procedures of the Ipswich Police Department. Must be available to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check. A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy. Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above. Questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org !

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