JHPD Police Officer (Entry Level)

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as Police Officers. This entry-level position is for applicants with no previous law enforcement experience. Police Officers 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 across the Homewood, East Baltimore, and Peabody campuses. The role ensures JHPD is a leader in responsive, quality, and customer service-oriented policing, embodying 21st-century policing principles to further public trust. Work is supervised daily by a Sergeant and involves shift work and rotating days off.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 20 ½ years of age.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent legal resident of the United States who: (i) Is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces; and (ii) Has submitted an application for United States citizenship that is pending approval; and (2) Submit documents to the hiring law enforcement agency that support a claim of: (a) Citizenship; or (b) 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 work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on-call, and as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License.
• Successfully pass written exam and oral interview.
• If applicant has previous law enforcement experience, has no record of serious or repeated disciplinary actions or citizen complaints.
• Finalists will be required to complete a comprehensive background check, including medical exam, drug test, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and methods.
• Knowledge of related federal, state and municipal criminal laws.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with all members of the college community including students, faculty, staff, and administrators in a multicultural environment and the surrounding communities.
• Ability to operate a police car, police radio and other equipment or weapons as required (i.e. side handle baton, handcuffs, first aid equipment, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to quickly analyze complex, sensitive and/or hazardous situations and issues and quickly devise solutions and action plans.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to function with a community-oriented value-based philosophy.
• Skill in working in a multi-cultural environment.

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level applicants with no previous law enforcement experience are being sought.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring community-oriented law enforcement services, patrols, and crime prevention services to protect life and property.
• Offering proactive support of student and staff initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining a positive rapport with students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding neighborhoods.
• Enforcing University policies and regulations, State laws and regulations.
• Working in partnership with other university staff.
• Representing the JHPD’s vision, mission, and values when interacting with university, community, and advocacy groups.
• Coordinating JHPD resources and activities via direction from supervision to address concerns about university and community issues.
• Providing the full level of law enforcement work, enforcing laws, rules, and regulations governing the safety and protection of individuals, buildings, and property.
• Performing simple and complex problem-solving projects designed to enhance safety and prevent or reduce harm.
• Ensuring priorities and community policing strategies for the patrol area are properly implemented.
• Patrolling designated areas by vehicle, bicycle, and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect prioritized violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions.
• Maintaining a visible presence to serve as a positive resource and actively developing relationships with community stakeholders to successfully implement initiatives to deter crime.
• Responding to calls for assistance and emergency services and taking appropriate action; de-escalating situations as reasonable and appropriate; engaging other necessary levels of response to ensure community safety.
• Coordinating and cooperating with Campus Safety and Security Command Staff in the preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints, reported criminal offenses, and disruptions.
• Conducting the investigation of incidents reported on the shift.
• Coordinating preliminary investigative activities at a crime scene or significant or unusual event until the arrival of an investigative entity.
• Interacting with the university community and establishing a rapport with the surrounding communities.
• Directing traffic and assisting with crowd control.
• Providing the public with safety information and conducting community-related public safety programs.
• Participating as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events.
• Inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment and clothing.
• Operating and utilizing various types of law enforcement equipment such as self-defense tools.
• Performing or assisting in the collection and preservation of evidence.
• Conducting or assisting with serving warrants and summonses.
• Preparing or assisting with cases for court, including testifying in court when necessary.
• Collaborating with local and state law enforcement agencies when needed.
• Performing office duties such as answering telephones, dispatching, issuance of parking permits, and providing general information.
• Maintaining visitor logs.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $15,000 One-time increase to base salary after successful completion of Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) training academy, field training and all other requirements as defined by MPCTC for obtainment of Maryland Law Enforcement Certification.
• 20% increase over base salary for Baltimore City Residents with proof of residency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED