Position Type: Staff

Department: College Police

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description Summary:

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate's Degree with a concentration in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, or social science is preferred. Any combination of higher education, training and experience which would produce the required competencies for the position can also be considered.
• Must have at least three years of experience as a certified police officer with command level experience, or a university or campus police command level officer, or a school resource officer commander, or as a private security services manager at an institution of higher education.
• Must have supervised personnel at the command level and managed programs and services directly related to this profession for at least two years
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer certification for the State of Maryland, and comply with all Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission requirements

• Thorough knowledge of College and Department operations, methods, policies, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of relevant Maryland Annotated Codes and the local criminal justice system
• Ability to analyze problems and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to motivate, encourage and reinforce the best work from others
• Excellent emotional self-control
• Effective community relations skills
• Ability to deal firmly but tactfully with other employees and the general public
• Ability to maintain a strong client-service orientation
• Ability to interact and work comfortably with all types of people
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to interpret and properly apply rules, regulations and policies
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to communicate in spoken and written standard English.
• In depth knowledge with police agency operations
• Knowledgeable about law enforcement emergency communications
• Ability to work well under stress
• Knowledge of personal computers, office software and the records management system

Job Requirements:

• Must maintain physical fitness standards that will allow the performance of police duties
• Have the ability to restrain persons using approved restraint techniques. physically
• Be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for a prolonged time.

• Must meet and maintain all MPCTC standards for a certified police officer.
• Must complete MPCTC Administrator Training Course within 12 months from the appointment date.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts, and be willing and able to work required overtime for College-sponsored events and college registration, both on campus and extension centers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted before the offer of employment. If selected for an interview, a signed authorization to release personal information will be required.

• Physical Ability test
• Oral Interview
• Truth Verification Examination (Polygraph)
• Drug Screening
• Physical and Psychological Examination (after Conditional Offer of Employment); and
• Complete background investigation

Special Instructions to Applicants:

About Prince George's Community College

Prince George's Community College transforms students' lives. The college exists to educate, train, and serve our diverse populations through accessible, affordable, and rigorous learning experiences.We are proud to boast of a multi-talented and diverse workforce as well as offering a competitive benefits package and services that will add to your potential and work/life balance. We are looking to attract and retain individuals who are committed to helping our students succeed. In return, you will find PGCC an exciting place to work and grow.Prince George’s Community College supports and embraces cultural diversity, understood as the creation and promotion of an inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for everyone. We accept and value differences, including differences in age, race, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic background, and ability/disability. We strive for growth and success for all of our students, employees, business partners, and the community.Prince George's Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504/ADA Institution. The Chief of ...Staff, Room 130, Kent Hall coordinates the college’s program of nondiscrimination.Prince George’s Community College is a smoke and tobacco-free college.

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