Captain-JHPD (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
$99,800 - $175,000Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as Captain - JHPD. This role is for lateral police candidates who meet the experience qualifications as a certified law enforcement officer in a full-service law enforcement agency. Applicants must be Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) Certified OR meet Comparative Compliance Standards. Police Captains work in a team environment with integrity, professionalism, humanity and courage to protect the lives and property of the Johns Hopkins community. They regularly engage with students, faculty, staff, and visitors to provide necessary services and information. Captains will provide campus police services to the Homewood Campus, East Baltimore, and Peabody Campus, ensuring JHPD is a leader in responsive, quality, and customer service-oriented policing. The Captain will lead through the lens of 21st-century policing, ensuring officers and supervisors perform their duties in a manner that furthers public trust. Work will be supervised on a daily basis by the Deputy Chief of Police.

Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent legal resident of the United States.
  • May be an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
  • Has submitted an application for United States citizenship that is pending approval and Submit documents to the hiring law enforcement agency that support a claim of, Citizenship or Permanent legal residency and proof of a pending application for United States citizenship.
  • Applicant must provide official proof of separation from the military in good standing with an honorable discharge prior to being extended a conditional offer of employment.
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony.
  • Must demonstrate physical ability to perform job.
  • Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License.
  • Must have current MPTC certification or other non-Maryland state certification.
  • Finalists will be required to complete a comprehensive background check, including drug test, medical, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.
  • Minimum of 750 hours of acceptable entrance-level police academy training (not including firearms, field training, or in-service training) to meet COMAR and MPCTC requirements (for out-of-state applicants).
  • Must currently be in good standing with a full-service law enforcement agency or have retired in good standing within 2 years of application (for Comparative Compliance applicants).
  • Comparative Compliance applicants must provide the academy curriculum that was completed with the total number of hours and provide a graduation certificate including successful completion of the academy.
  • Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program.
  • Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Employees in this job classification will serve a one-year probationary period.
  • Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission or other state through the Comparative Compliance Training for lateral candidates.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
  • Ten (10) years of total service as commissioned law enforcement officer.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of service in the rank of Lieutenant or a minimum of two (2) years of service in the rank of Captain or higher in an agency of similar size.
  • Distinguished service record, including excellent performance rating and no record of serious or repeated disciplinary actions or citizen complaints.
  • This position does not allow for an equivalency.

Nice To Haves

  • Seven (7) years’ experience of law enforcement in a university/school setting.
  • Five (5) years of service in the rank of Captain or higher in an agency of similar size.

Responsibilities

  • Represents the JHPD’s mission, vision and values when interacting with university, community, and advocacy groups.
  • Coordinates JHPD resources and activities via direction from their supervision to address concerns about university and community issues.
  • Represents the JHPD leadership team when interacting with university, community, and advocacy groups.
  • Provides the full level of law enforcement work, enforcing laws, rules, and regulations governing the safety and protection of individuals, buildings, and property.
  • Performs simple and complex problem-solving projects designed to enhance safety and prevent or reduce harm.
  • Provides direct support for the allocation and direction of resources (manpower, vehicles, equipment, and supplies) to meet the needs of the JHPD and is responsible for management of operational and overtime expenditures.
  • Provides direct support in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the performance of assigned sworn staff; ensures performance requirements and personal development goals are met.
  • Ensures priorities and community policing strategies for the patrol area are properly managed, holds supervisory personnel responsible for completing initiatives and performance management of staff.
  • Provides management of the day-to-day operations of assigned area of police department, which includes direct supervision and performance management of Lieutenants and Sergeants.
  • Holds supervisors accountable for executing proactive and community policing initiatives, as well as crime initiative strategies.
  • Looks for opportunities to actively engage in community policing and models such for officers.
  • Provides oversight and coordinates the functions of an operational, administrative, or support operation.
  • Responsible for assisting with various facets of a developing operational strategy, including the development of problem community-oriented policing protocols, community engagement plans, and weekly crime plans.
  • Maintains a visible presence to serve as a positive resource and actively develop relationships with community stakeholders to successfully implement initiatives to deter crime.
  • Ensures subordinates regularly use and promote procedural justice principles, de-escalate situations as necessary, and are engaged in community policing and problem-solving activities.
  • Coaches subordinates about performance issues, and trains subordinates in the handling of general management problems, monitors subordinates' professional behavior to proactively address potential issues, and recommends corrective action.
  • Supervises special assignments and details as required.
  • Coordinates and cooperates with Campus Safety and Security Command Staff in the preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints, reported criminal offenses, and disruptions.
  • Communicates and continually supports effective relationships with the faculty, staff, students, public, other law enforcement agencies, and public officials.
  • Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events.
  • Responds to calls for assistance and emergency service as needed and takes appropriate action; de-escalates situations as reasonable and appropriate.
  • Provides the public with safety information and conducts community-related public safety programs as needed.
  • Collaborates with local and state law enforcement agencies when needed.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • $15,000 CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE - INCREASE TO BASE SALARY
  • CITY RESIDENCY INCENTIVE - 20% OVER BASE SALARY
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