Job Description

Campus Police Officer Duties

• Perform public safety officer duties at assigned campus and shift (shift and campus will be assigned by the Director).
• Patrol a designated area of the campus to preserve order, to prevent and deter crime; discover situations that may be of a criminal nature, or disruptive or hazardous.
• Take charge and guide the work of other Public Safety personnel in various situations until relieved by a superior officer.
• Answer calls and complaints involving fire, traffic, incidents of a criminal nature or public safety issue.
• Investigate crimes against persons and property.
• Interview victims and witnesses.
• Arrest person or persons suspected of a crime, using force if required.
• Search for and evaluate evidence; seize evidence or contraband.
• Prepare various records and incident reports.
• Testify in Court as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED, and a graduate of a Maryland law enforcement academy, or a graduate of a college-recognized public safety academy.
• Two years of experience as a certified campus public safety officer, law enforcement, corrections, or non-certified public safety officer.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must attain Special Police Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid driver's license from state of residence and evidence of a good driving record is required.
• Certification in First Aid, AED and CPR.

Additional Requirements

• Able and willing to work at any campus and on any shift.
• Must pass a state background check as required by MSP Licensing.
• Must pass a drug (CDS) screen.
• Letter of good standing from previous law enforcement agency (if applicable).

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

Closing Date