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Towson University (TU) is a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for, located north of Baltimore. TU enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the University System of Maryland. The university fosters a climate grounded in respect to cultivate intellectual and personal growth.

About the role

This is an entry-level Police Officer position where the incumbent learns to perform the duties of a Police Officer. Once certified through on-the-job training, the officer performs those duties as a University Police 1.

Responsibilities

• Enforces state laws through patrolling designated areas by vehicle and foot to deter crime, detect violations, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, or unusual conditions
• Responds to calls for assistance and emergencies
• Apprehends and arrests violators when probable cause exists
• Interacts and establishes rapport with the campus community
• Testifies in court cases as necessary
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants; collects, preserves, and processes evidence
• Performs searches and conducts surveillance
• Responds to calls for service, evaluates situations, and determines appropriate action
• Assists in crowd control and responds to emergency situations
• Administers emergency medical aid as a certified “First Responder”

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License (Class C or equivalent)
• Must be 21 years of age to enter the academy
• Working knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to operate two-way radios and telephones in various environments
• Sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population
• Ability to comprehend laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Physical ability to sit, stand, drive, walk, climb, and run for sustained periods; lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; enter and exit vehicles quickly; and operate emergency vehicles under all conditions
• Ability to meet Maryland Police Training Commission and Institutional proficiency requirements in the care and use of firearms
• Ability to work while wearing personal protective equipment

Schedule

This position is classified as ESSENTIAL personnel and requires working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Pay

Minimum starting salary of $63,848 annually.

Benefits

• Annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days
• Excellent health, life, and retirement plans
• Tuition remission
• Variety of perks and discounts