UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER II (SIGN-ON BONUS)

About the role

As a University Police Officer II, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety on our bustling campus. Our full-service police department operates 24/7, ensuring the well-being of our community.

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.
• Maintains a visible presence to deter crime.
• Responds to calls for emergency service, evaluates the situation and determines appropriate course of action.
• Performs crowd control; responds to emergency situations; administers emergency medical aid.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements; collects, preserves, and processes evidence.
• Conducts surveillance and serves warrants and summonses.
• Performs searches and detains suspicious vehicles and persons.
• Ars arrest, searches, restrains, transports, guards, and processes violators.
• Interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with public.
• Mediates disputes and provides advice on legal rights and processes.
• Performs crisis mediation with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suicide, or hostage situations.
• 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.
• Prepares cases; appears and testifies in court.
• Enforces laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations.
• Directs traffic, investigates accidents, determines cause, and takes appropriate action.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment including firearms and clothing.
• Operates and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment such as firearms and other self-defense tools and criminal detection devices.
• Assists in the training and directs the activities of law enforcement and other support personnel.
• Participates as instructed 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.
• MPTC Certification
• Certified as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission and valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.
• At least 21 years old
• U.S. Citizen
• Vision: 20/100 (correctable to 20/30) with corrective lenses
• No felony convictions
• Physically capable
• Availability for weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on-call
• Valid Driver's License

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Physical fitness
• Leadership skills

Benefits

• Generous Paid Leave
• 16 paid holidays
• 3 personal leave days
• Unlimited sick time accrual
• Community service leave
• Additional Leave Benefits
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Financial Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Remission for you, your spouse, and children
• Tuition Remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
• Retirement Program Participation in Law Enforcement Officer Pension System (LEOPS) retirement program effective from your date of hire
• Accreditations And Excellence
• CALEA and IACLEA Accreditation
• Community Outreach And Support Team (COAST) Programs
• Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL)
• Co-Responder Model
• Comfort K9 Program
• Safety Awareness Officers

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $74,550.00 - $85,634.52 Commensurate with Education and Experience Annual step increases for eligible officers after completion of probationary period.

Schedule

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Shift Day Job