Police Officer III S1

About the Role

The Police Officer position is an experienced law enforcement officer position. Campus police officers are responsible for providing highly visible patrols on and around the University campus, responding to calls for services, and identifying problem areas and situations. Campus police officers report to the Shift Supervisor (Sergeant) on their respective shifts.

Essential Functions

• Patrol campus and the surrounding areas, respond to calls for service, back-up officers, identify and report hazards and suspicious activities
• Patrol the campus being highly visible and alert for safety and security hazards, suspicious activities and intruders
• Respond to alarms
• Respond to all calls for campus police services
• Render services as per departmental procedure
• Secure buildings, offices, classrooms, and other areas per procedures
• Reported incidents are investigated thoroughly and completely with detailed information provided in a written report
• Resources are sought to facilitate a logical solution/conclusion to the problem
• Seek solutions to situations and incidents
• Provide assistance to the sick and injured as per the procedures identified by the National Safety Council
• Identify situations requiring medical assistance, rendering aid as CPR and First Aid certification
• Utilize AED's and other issued equipments as per procedures
• Provide escorts for sick or injured students, faculty and staff
• Provide instructions to the Loyola community during emergencies, routine events and upon request
• Make arrests and/or transport arrestees to central booking
• Appear in court to present evidence and/or testify as required
• Articulate accurate information about the University, the Department of Public Safety (procedures and programs) and provide written details about incidents and events
• Write complete, accurate, and comprehensible details about incidents and events as require by departmental procedure
• Assist in controlling traffic, parking enforcement and vehicle assists
• Contain and control crowds, provide safe environment during large events
• Control traffic as directed
• Enforce all parking rules and regulations
• Assist motorist with vehicle problems
• Contain and control crowds in order to preserve peace and maintain a safe environment
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Extensive walking, running, bending, standing, stretching, sitting, climbing stair, riding bicycle (if applicable)
• Working in all weather elements and temperatures
• Possible exposures to hazardous materials, bodily fluids and contagious diseases
• Exposure to loud sounds such as fire/burglar alarms, concerts, large indoor and outdoor events and stadium settings
• Must have the ability to perform the functions of a law enforcement officer which would include being able to effect the physical arrest of a suspect, being able to climb stairs, walk across campus, stand for extended periods of time, being able to stoop down, bend over etc.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and wear appropriate uniforms

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 - 5 years of related work experience
• Meet standards and gain a Maryland Special Police Commission
• Complete and pass New Office Orientation Course
• Complete and pass the First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification
• Complete and pass Field Training with a Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Complete 32 hours mandatory in-service training each year to maintain Police status and pay
• Ability to write and articulate information accurately
• Required to work mandatory overtime as needed
• Knowledgeable of the University, its building, hours of operation and basic departmental functions
• Knowledgeable of the local area, major roadways, and proximity to local transportation points
• Be familiar with local governmental service points (police, fire, schools, etc.), health care facilities, and is able to promptly provide access to such services
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via two way radio
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, during emergency conditions and additional shifts as required
• Must be able to successfully complete driver's clearance process
• Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity
• Must pass physical exam and drug test
• Must be able to secure a State of Maryland Special Police Commission (Fingerprint and FBI background check)

Additional Information

Shift: Night (12am-8am). Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements. Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget. Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check. All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment (e.g., Form I-9). Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.