University Police Officer I

University of Maryland Eastern Shore•Tawes Gymnasium, MD

6d•$48,138 - $55,000

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is hiring a full-time Police Officer I with benefits. Under direct supervision, the officer participates in formal and on-the-job training to achieve and maintain Maryland Police Training Commission and institutional requirements, and performs entry-level police duties. After certification by the Maryland Police Training Commission, the officer patrols campus areas, responds to calls and emergencies, assists with investigations and enforcement, interacts with the campus community, prepares reports, and may appear in court. The position requires maintaining the applicable police certification and meeting the minimum standards for appointment as a Probationary Police Officer. Pre-employment and random drug testing may apply, and candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries or examinations to determine their ability to perform the job. The salary range is $48,138–$55,000. The university describes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible regular faculty and staff, which may include health, prescription drug, dental, vision and flexible spending coverage; retirement plans; life and long-term disability insurance; tuition remission; annual, sick and personal leave; overtime, shift-differential, on-call pay and paid holidays; and wellness and support resources. Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for three current professional references. The successful candidate must document authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in Maryland.
Achieve and maintain certification specified by the Maryland Police Training Commission and meet its minimum standards for appointment as a Probationary Police Officer.
Working knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; operate two-way radios and telephones in varied environments; interact sensitively with a diverse population; maintain composure, professionalism, and restraint; and comprehend laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Ability to sit, drive, stand, walk, climb, and run for sustained periods; lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; detect situations that imperil public safety; establish effective working relationships; follow oral and written directions; and physically respond to emergencies requiring stamina and force.
Ability to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly, operate emergency vehicles under all conditions, meet proficiency requirements for the care and use of firearms, work in and wear personal protective equipment, and conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.
Additional related experience and formal education that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for education or experience requirements on a year-for-year basis, except where qualifications are established by law; 30 college credits equal one year of experience.
Selected candidates may be subject to medical inquiries and/or examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Must provide acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Application requires a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information (email and telephone) for three current professional references.

Responsibilities

Patrol designated areas by vehicle and on foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations, and identify wanted vehicles or persons and unusual conditions.
Respond to calls for assistance and emergency service, and take action as directed.
Assist with preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing people, obtaining statements, and collecting and preserving evidence.
Assist with surveillance and the service of warrants and summonses.
Assist in apprehending, detaining, and processing violators; conduct searches; detain vehicles and persons; and make arrests when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are present.
Interact with the campus community and establish rapport with the public.
Operate communication equipment to obtain, report, and verify information, and prepare detailed reports and forms supporting investigations.
Assist in preparing cases and appear and testify in court.
Enforce laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are present.
Direct traffic.
Operate and use law enforcement equipment, including firearms, self-defense tools, and criminal detection devices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents
Prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Vision coverage
State pension system or Optional Retirement Plan
Supplemental Retirement Accounts with a $600 annual state match
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Tuition remission for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions
Annual leave
Sick leave
Personal leave
Overtime, shift-differential, and on-call pay
Paid holidays
Employee wellness and support resources
Access to State of Maryland wellness programs