University Police Officer I

UMB Department of Public Safety is recruiting for University Police Officer I (UPO I) positions. UPO I’s are commissioned by the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) and have full police authority. They work closely with a non-sworn security force to ensure the safety and protection of the campus.

About the role

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety is dedicated to promoting a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our mission is to provide professional, ethical, and equitable public safety services through education, engagement, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Patrols designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions.
• Responds to calls for assistance and emergency service; takes action as directed.
• Assists in preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements.
• Assists in collecting and preserving evidence.
• Assists in surveillance and in serving warrants and summonses.
• Assists in apprehending, detaining, and processing violators.
• Performs searches, detains vehicles and persons, and makes arrests when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are present.
• Interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with public.
• Operates a variety of communication equipment to obtain, report, and verify information.
• Prepares and completes a variety of detailed reports and forms to support investigations.
• Assists in the preparation of cases; appears and testifies in court.
• Enforces laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are present.
• Directs traffic.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of law enforcement equipment such as firearms, self-defense tools, and criminal detection devices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience required. Applicants with prior military police experience, a degree in criminal justice, and/or prior security experience in an academic setting are preferred.
• A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have 20/100 (Snellen) vision in the weaker eye and vision correctable to 20/30 in each eye and wear corrective lenses.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Must demonstrate physical ability to perform the job.
• Must work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on call, and as needed.
• Finalists will be required to complete a comprehensive background check, including drug test, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.

Skills

• Working knowledge of citizens’ rights and responsibilities.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to operate two-way radios and telephones in a variety of environments.
• Sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population.
• Maintain composure and demonstrate appropriate professionalism and restraint at all times.
• Comprehend laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to sit, drive, stand, walk, climb, and run for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects.
• Detect situations imperiling public safety.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Physically respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force.
• Enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly.
• Operate emergency vehicles under all conditions.
• Meet Maryland Police Training Commission and institutional proficiency requirements in the care and use of firearms.
• Work in and wear personal protective equipment.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package prioritizing wellness, work/life balance, and professional development.
• Retirement program (pension), effective on date of hire.
• Generous paid leave package: 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Pay

$71,000 according to UMBPD pay scale.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Must work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on call, and as needed.

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class are required to achieve and maintain certification as specified by the Maryland Police Training Commission and must meet the minimum standards of appointment for Probationary Police Officer as established by the Maryland Police Training Commission. Employees may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).