Univ Police Officer IV (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

About the role

Functions as a supervisor of a shift and/or complex specialized unit under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspects police officers and security guards.
• Performs supervisory duties, such as assigning specific patrol responsibilities, establishing priorities and evaluating work performance; instructs, directs and guides the personnel on a patrol shift.
• Conducts investigations and prepares detailed computer-generated and verbal reports on a variety of incidents including, but not limited to, criminal offenses, traffic accidents, and personal injuries and missing persons.
• Carefully observes the activities and capabilities of personnel under their supervision to ascertain whether or not police duties are promptly and efficiently performed. Reports in writing to their superior officer cases of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or violations of the rules, regulations.
• Patrols campus to deter and detect criminal activity, identify hazards.
• The shift supervisor shall confer with the incoming supervisor at the end of the tour-of-duty.
• Enforces all University rules, regulations and State laws.
• Evaluates subordinates and encourages personnel to achieve maximum levels of efficiency.
• Relays orders to subordinates and passes information up the chain-of-command to his/her superiors.
• Relays orders to subordinates and passes information up the chain-of-command to his/her superiors.
• Assigns specialized program assignments and is responsible for program development and the training of police, staff and students about various campus safety programs.
• Conducts required daily roll calls and inspection of their shift.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, A.A. desirable.
• Two or more years law enforcement experience.
• Training Certifications in Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Investigations by the Maryland Police Training Commission in Defensive Tactics.
• Thorough knowledge of citizens rights and responsibilities; of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Skill in detecting situations imperiling public safety; in operating emergency vehicles under all conditions; in the care and use of firearms, self-defense tools and criminal detection devices; in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; in operating two way radios and telephones in a variety of environments; in conducting confidential investigations; in applying knowledge, experience, and reason to arrive at prompt and effective decisions for both routine and critical situations.
• Ability to show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population; to maintain composure and demonstrate professionalism and restraint at all times; to perform extensive sitting, driving, standing, walking, climbing, and running; to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to follow oral and written directions; to provide guidance and training or supervision to others; to respond to situations requiring physical stamina and force; to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly; to work in and wear personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, A.A. desirable.
• Two or more years law enforcement experience.
• Training Certifications in Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Investigations by the Maryland Police Training Commission in Defensive Tactics.
• Thorough knowledge of citizens rights and responsibilities; of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Skill in detecting situations imperiling public safety; in operating emergency vehicles under all conditions; in the care and use of firearms, self-defense tools and criminal detection devices; in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; in operating two way radios and telephones in a variety of environments; in conducting confidential investigations; in applying knowledge, experience, and reason to arrive at prompt and effective decisions for both routine and critical situations.
• Ability to show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population; to maintain composure and demonstrate professionalism and restraint at all times; to perform extensive sitting, driving, standing, walking, climbing, and running; to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to follow oral and written directions; to provide guidance and training or supervision to others; to respond to situations requiring physical stamina and force; to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly; to work in and wear personal protective equipment.

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Physical stamina and force.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance.
• Paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave.
• 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission.
• Employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

Pay

$80,000 - $85,952

Schedule

Regular