University Police Officer I

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Department of Public Safety is currently recruiting for University Police Officer I (UPO I) positions. UPO I’s are commissioned by the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) and have full police authority. They work closely with a non-sworn security force to ensure the safety and protection of the campus. Typically, police officers respond to calls and requests for services via foot patrol, bike patrol, and vehicles. The department has a strong commitment to timely notifications of crime incidents that impact the safety of the campus. The University also sponsors UPO I hires through a Maryland Police Training Academy. Ready to make a difference in a vibrant and dynamic university environment? The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is calling dedicated individuals like you to join our team! About UMB Police: The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety is dedicated to promoting a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our mission is to provide professional, ethical, and equitable public safety services through education, engagement, and collaboration. SWORN TO PROTECT. COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
None required.
A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must have 20/100 (Snellen) vision the weaker eye and vision correctable to 20/30 in each eye and wear corrective lenses.
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.
Finalists will be required to complete a comprehensive background check, including drug test, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.
Successful candidates must have a stable work history and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Finalists will be subject to a thorough background investigation, including polygraph examination.
Working knowledge of citizens’ rights and responsibilities; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to operate two way radios and telephones in a variety of environments; to show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population; to maintain composure and demonstrate appropriate professionalism and restraint at all times; to comprehend laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; to sit, drive, stand, walk, climb, and run for sustained periods of time; to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; to detect situations imperiling public safety; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to follow oral and written directions; to physically respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force; to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly; to operate emergency vehicles under all conditions; to meet Maryland Police Training Commission and institutional proficiency requirements in the care and use of firearms; to work in and wear personal protective equipment; to conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
Employees in this job class are required to achieve and maintain certification as specified by the Maryland Police Training Commission and must meet the minimum standards of appointment for Probationary Police Officer as established by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who have prior military police experience or a degree in criminal justice and/or with prior security experience in an academic setting are preferred.
A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Patrols designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions.
Responds to calls for assistance and emergency service; takes action as directed. Assists in preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements. Assists in collecting and preserving evidence.
Assists in surveillance and in serving warrants and summonses.
Assists in apprehending, detaining, and processing violators. Performs searches, detains vehicles and persons, and makes arrest when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are presents.
Interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with public.
Operates a variety of communication equipment to obtain, report, and verify information. Prepares and completes a variety of detailed reports and forms to support investigations.
Assists in the preparation of cases; appears and testifies in court.
Enforces laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are present.
Directs traffic.
Operates and utilizes a variety of law enforcement equipment such as firearms, self-defense tools and criminal detection devices.

Benefits

Non-Exempt Regular
participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire.
14 days of vacation accrued per year
15 paid holidays
3 personal leave
unlimited accrual of sick time
time for community service
comprehensive health insurance
professional learning and development programs
tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job)