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In addition to a competitive salary, joining the NUPD incorporates a comprehensive set of University and Department benefits.

University Benefits

Highly competitive Retirement Plan
Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans
Tuition Assistance for you and your immediate family
Fitness and Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits

Department Incentives

Physical Fitness Incentive
Master Police Officer Educational/Training Incentive
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Field Training Officer (FTO), and Incident Containment Team (ICT) stipends
Advanced Training Opportunities

Our Core Values

In seeking new candidates, a preeminent factor for the NUPD is recruiting applicants who are philosophically aligned with the Department’s core values. These values include:

Respect and Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and fairness, treating everyone with dignity and acting ethically in all interactions to build trust within our community.

Individual Well-Being: We are committed to the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all members of the department and the Northeastern University community.

Leadership: We lead by example, driving innovation in policing through accountability, advanced strategies, and a commitment to service, while empowering others to embrace new approaches and contribute to our collective success.

Service: We are dedicated to serving our unique community with unwavering commitment, delivering professional, compassionate, and proactive policing that prioritizes public safety and fosters trust.

NUPD Positions

University Police Officer
Northeastern University Police Officers maintain public order, respond to calls for service, engage with the community, and enforce University Regulations and Massachusetts General Laws. In doing so, the University Police Officer will consistently promote the mission and values of the Police Department.

Community Service Officer
Community Service Officers (CSOs) are non-sworn security officers assigned to patrol or front desk duties in support of all aspects of agency operations. CSOs may assist in all police department functions but do not have the authority to make a full-custody arrest, use handcuffs, or carry a firearm.

Police Dispatcher / Operator
Operators are assigned to the Communications Center to perform duties related to public safety communications, intelligence gathering, and emergency response operations. The Communication Center is the central nervous system of the police department and is staffed by Dispatch personnel 24/7. Operators play a critical role linking callers in emergency and non-emergency situations to the appropriate resource in a calm, decisive, and courteous manner. Operators also monitor all radio traffic, access control systems, security cameras, and fire alarms.