University Police Officer II

About the role

The University Police Officer II position involves performing the duties of a Police Officer under general supervision. This includes participating in specialized unit activities, patrolling designated areas, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and maintaining public safety.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report safety hazards, detect violations, and identify wanted individuals.
• Respond to calls for emergency service, evaluate situations, and take appropriate actions.
• Perform crowd control, respond to emergency situations, and administer emergency medical aid.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, collect and preserve evidence, and serve warrants and summonses.
• Conduct surveillance, arrest, search, detain, transport, guard, and process violators.
• Interact with the campus community, mediate disputes, and provide advice on legal rights and processes.
• Participate in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program.
• Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
• A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• General knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities; federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles, firearms, self-defense tools, and criminal detection devices.
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate restraint in stressful and dangerous situations.
• Ability to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to others.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly.
• Ability to work in and wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and force.
• Knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of operating emergency vehicles, firearms, self-defense tools, and criminal detection devices.
• Knowledge of maintaining composure and demonstrating restraint in stressful and dangerous situations.
• Knowledge of lifting, dragging, and carrying heavy objects.
• Knowledge of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of following oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of providing guidance and training to others.
• Knowledge of responding to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force.
• Knowledge of entering and exiting vehicles frequently and quickly.
• Knowledge of working in and wearing personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations.

Benefits

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

Pay

$65,000

Schedule

Rotating shift, seven days a week.

Conditions of Employment

• Medical inquiries and/or medical examinations.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Essential employee status requiring 40 hours per week.

Equal Opportunity

Bowie State University does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. The University promotes equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.