Police Officer Supervisor

State of Maryland•Howard, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help Incarcerated Individuals reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. The Police Officer Supervisor at the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is the supervisory level of law enforcement work at a State facility. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Police Officers and other security personnel. They supervise Law enforcement work enforcing laws, rules, and regulations governing the safety and protection of personnel and State property. Employees may be assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts which may include holidays and weekends. May also be subject to call-in and overtime based on staffing needs. Provide supervision for information and assistance to the public professionally and courteously. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Ensures all staff attends required trainings and maintains all necessary law enforcement certifications. Manage POII and Security Attendant schedules and ensure ample coverage is provided for assigned locations/buildings Ensure the correct Enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as departmental policies and procedures. Direct, Patrol and monitor assigned DPSCS facilities to deter crime, maintain order, and ensure the safety of personnel and visitors. Respond to security alarms, incidents, and disturbances within assigned buildings, taking appropriate law enforcement action as necessary. Prepare detailed and accurate incident reports. Provide security escorts for personnel or sensitive materials as required. Communicate with the Watch Center, ID Detectives and other law enforcement officers Make arrests when necessary and follow proper procedures for the custody and processing of individuals. Performs safety, patrol and security duties in motor vehicles or on foot May testify in court in connection with arrests made while on duty Performs other related duties.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Three years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.
Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a Police Officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application.
Applicants for this classification, formerly certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission as a Police Officer within the past three years and are eligible for recertification at the time of appointment, meet the certification requirement for this classification.
U.S. Citizenship
Must be at least 21 years of age
Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history
Oral interview
Physical examination
Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience supervising certified Law Enforcement Officers.
5 yr. or more of experience supervising certified law enforcement officers
3-4 yr of experience supervising certified law enforcement officers

Responsibilities

Provide supervision for information and assistance to the public professionally and courteously.
Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Ensures all staff attends required trainings and maintains all necessary law enforcement certifications.
Manage POII and Security Attendant schedules and ensure ample coverage is provided for assigned locations/buildings
Ensure the correct Enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as departmental policies and procedures.
Direct, Patrol and monitor assigned DPSCS facilities to deter crime, maintain order, and ensure the safety of personnel and visitors.
Respond to security alarms, incidents, and disturbances within assigned buildings, taking appropriate law enforcement action as necessary.
Prepare detailed and accurate incident reports.
Provide security escorts for personnel or sensitive materials as required.
Communicate with the Watch Center, ID Detectives and other law enforcement officers
Make arrests when necessary and follow proper procedures for the custody and processing of individuals.
Performs safety, patrol and security duties in motor vehicles or on foot
May testify in court in connection with arrests made while on duty
Performs other related duties.

Benefits

health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

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