Campus Police Officer (S03640)

Job Description

Campus Police Officer Duties:

• Perform public safety officer duties at assigned campus and shift (shift and campus will be assigned by the Director).
• Patrol a designated area of the campus to preserve order, to prevent and deter crime; discover situations that may be of a criminal nature, or disruptive or hazardous.
• Take charge and guide the work of other Public Safety personnel in various situations until relieved by a superior officer.
• Answer calls and complaints involving fire, traffic, incidents of a criminal nature or public safety issue.
• Investigate crimes against persons and property.
• Interview victims and witnesses.
• Arrest person or persons suspected of a crime, using force if required.
• Search for and evaluate evidence; seize evidence or contraband.
• Prepare various records and incident reports.
• Testify in Court as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED, and a graduate of a Maryland law enforcement academy, or a graduate of a college-recognized public safety academy.
• Two years of experience as a certified campus public safety officer, law enforcement, corrections, or non-certified public safety officer.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must meet Maryland State Police requirements for attaining commission as Special Police Officer.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence and evidence of a good driving record is required.
• Certification in First Aid, AED and CPR.

Additional Requirements

• Able and willing to work at any campus and on any shift.
• Must pass a state background check as required by MSP Licensing.
• Must pass a drug (CDS) screen.
• Letter of good standing from previous law enforcement agency (if applicable).

Salary Range: $20.28 to $25.35 hourly. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. New hires do not typically start beyond the mid-point of the range.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.
  
  
• Participation in a retirement plan.
  
  

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

Closing DateOpen Until Filled