Police Officer

About the role

Responsible for performing specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on College property, apprehending violators, and reporting infractions of rules and regulations of the College.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service.
• Patrols (on foot or by motorized vehicle) assigned areas of the campus to preserve general order.
• Enforces traffic laws and regulations and issues citations and warnings.
• Makes investigations and arrests as necessary.
• Presents oral testimony in court.
• Maintains security checks of the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment; checks doors and windows.
• Maintains individual protection for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus.
• Accompanies persons transporting large sums of money or other valuables to provide protection.
• Provides assistance and advice to students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus security regulations.
• Investigates suspicious actions, persons, and other indications of unusual activity.
• Prepares records and written reports as required.
• Reports the existence of dangerous or defective conditions to the appropriate College departments.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by complying with the Clery Act and reporting crime-related information.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and carry objects, extensive walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and handling of people.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must be certified by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) or eligible for certification by receiving approval from MPCTC to complete the mandated 240 hours for compared compliance.
• To qualify for certification under comparative compliance, you must have completed a recognized law enforcement training academy consisting of 1104 hours of classroom instruction or have been a former certified police officer who has been absent from law enforcement for no more than three but less than five years.
• All certifications must be obtained within 1 year after being hired.

Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of standard police practices and procedures associated with the operations of a campus law enforcement agency.
• Thorough knowledge of College and Department operations, methods, policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant Maryland Annotated Codes and the local criminal justice system.
• Ability to analyze problems and adopt an effective course of action.
• Excellent emotional self-control.
• Effective community relations skills.
• Ability to deal firmly but tactfully with other employees, the general public, and prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to maintain a strong client-service orientation.
• Ability to interact and work comfortably with all types of people.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret and properly apply rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate in spoken and written standard English.
• In depth knowledge with police agency operations.
• Knowledgeable about law enforcement emergency communications.
• Knowledge of personal computers, office software and the records management system.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health and welfare coverage.

Pay

$47,029-$51,731/Annually

Schedule

Full Time

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?

No