The Bridgewater State University Police Department (BSUPD) is responsible for protecting the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as the streets and passageways surrounding university property. BSUPD works in close partnership with the community to prevent crime, address safety concerns, and take proactive measures to ensure a secure environment for all who learn, live, work, and visit BSU.

Recognized as the premier state university police department in Massachusetts, BSUPD maintains the highest standards of training and professionalism. All BSU Police Officers complete training at the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (M.P.T.C.) Academy and are certified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission. Our ohese officers have full police authority both on university property and throughout the town of Bridgewater. The department enforces all applicable state laws, including motor vehicle laws, and utilizes state-of-the-art technology and law enforcement tools to effectively respond to any incident or emergency. BSUPD is led by Chief of Police Glen Anderson, who has dedicated more than 25 years of service to the university. Supporting him in the leadership of the department are Deputy Chief of Administration & Executive Officer, Michael Froio and Deputy Chief of Operations, Ryan Tepper. The department is staffed by 22 full-time sworn police officers, in addition to communications dispatchers, clerical personnel, parking enforcement officers, and student police cadets.

BSUPD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is organized into two main divisions: Administration and Operations. Within these divisions are several key bureaus and units, including the Patrol Bureau, Detective Bureau, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Community Outreach. The department also has two specially trained K9 officers: Zach, an Explosive Detection Dog, and Mikey, an ADA-certified Facility Dog. Both dogs serve operational roles and actively participate in community outreach initiatives. Officers within the department are trained in a broad range of law enforcement specialties, such as crime prevention, sexual assault investigations, bicycle patrol, drug recognition, and crisis negotiation. Many officers are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and all are trained in CPR, AED use, and basic first aid. BSUPD also oversees a public access defibrillation and Narcan program, ensuring the availability of lifesaving equipment across the campus.

Beyond its law enforcement duties, BSUPD is deeply committed to education and community engagement. The department conducts hundreds of educational programs each year focused on crime prevention, personal safety, civilian response to active shooter situations, and RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) self-defense training. In addition to serving the BSU community, BSUPD participates in several regional law enforcement collaborations. It is a member of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC), contributing to the Regional SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Detective Unit, and Crisis Negotiation Team. The department is also a member of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (METROLEC) Bike Unit and is part of the WEB Task Force, a regional Major Crimes Unit and Drug Task Force.

Through its dedicated personnel, specialized resources, and strong community partnerships, the Bridgewater State University Police Department plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the BSU campus and its surrounding community.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief of Administration / Executive Officer and under the day-to-day, functional supervision of the Deputy Chief of Operations, the Manager of Law Enforcement Compliance and Technology is a civilian member of the Bridgewater State University Police Department who is responsible for (1) ensuring University and Police Department compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, including compliance with the federal Clery Act, the FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR/NIBRIS), the Massachusetts public records law (PRL), (2) managing departmental technology needs.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Some off-hours work may be required in emergency situations

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an exempt, Association of Professional Administrators (APA) unit position and is subject to the terms of the current APA collective bargaining agreement.

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.

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

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

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 Operators License
CPR / AED Certification
First Responder or EMT Certification (as applicable)
Military DD 214 (if applicable)
Any other professional training documents candidates wish to have considered

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position: *a minimum of one (1) employment history entry. *a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.