University Police Officer Ii

Job Description

POLICE OFFICER LATERALS

Must be currently or previously certified

Retired certified officers are also welcome

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR CURRENTLY CERTIFIED OFFICERS!

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JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER II

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!

What We Offer:

When you join UMB, you're not just joining a workplace - you're joining a community that values your well-being and professional growth. Here is a glimpse of the exceptional benefits we offer:

Generous Paid Leave:

• Starting with 11 days of vacation per year
• 16 paid holidays
• 3 personal leave days
• Unlimited sick time accrual
• Community service leave

Additional Leave Benefits:

• Advanced Sick Leave
• Extended Sick Leave
• Leave Reserve Fund
• Family Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave of Absence without Pay
• Accident Leave Jury Duty and Leave for Legal Actions

Comprehensive Health Insurance:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program:

Financial Perks:

• Access to the State Employees Credit Union of Maryland
• Discounts on athletic events, cultural programs, library privileges, campus bookstore, and recreational activities.
• Housing allowance

Employee Discounts:

• Live Near Your Work Program
• Child Care Grant Program
• Tuition Remission for you, your spouse, and children
• Maryland Transit Benefits
• Discounts at Lexington Market, local theaters, and more!
• BJ's Wholesale Club
• Fast Park and Relax at BWI
• Summer Camps
• Tickets at Work Special offers at Lexington Market with your UMB One Card!

Professional Development:

Opportunities for continuous learning and growth, including tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

Retirement Program:

Participation in Law Enforcement Officer Pension System (LEOPS) retirement program effective from your date of hire.

Accreditations and Excellence:

• CALEA and IACLEA Accreditation: UMB Police and Public Safety has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) since 1996. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the gold standard in policing.

Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) Programs:

Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL): UMB police and security officers collaborate with the UMB Community Engagement Center to offer free after-school mentoring for local youth. Participants in the PAL program help build community relations with officers, gaining insights into community service. Activities include homework help, games, field trips, and overnight conferences.

Co-Responder Model: Our officers encounter individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health crises, and other vulnerable situations while patrolling. Officers are able to provide or direct community members to resources that specialize in crisis intervention, aid, and assistance.

Comfort K9 Program: UMB was the third university police department in the nation to implement a comfort dog program, providing emotional support to our community.

Safety Awareness Officers: Our officers evaluate various locations on campus to identify potential safety or security concerns and recommend solutions.

Compensation Package:

Salary Range: $59,500.00 - $70,726.80

Important: Newly hired lateral officers during the effective period of the MOU Agreement will be placed at the appropriate step on the Police Pay Scale in the MOU based on experience and education, as determined by the University).

Officers newly hired during the effective period of this Agreement will be placed at the appropriate step on the Police Pay Scale in the MOU based on experience and education, as determined by the University. If that step is below $70,000.00 per year, the Officer will receive a retention payment in the amount of the difference between their current salary step on the Police Pay Scale in the MOU and $70,000.00, paid bi-weekly over the remaining time of this Agreement.

Lateral officers hired during the effective period of the MOU Agreement will receive a one-time certification bonus in the amount of $10,000.00 upon successful completion of academy.

Extensive training and development opportunities

About the Role:

As a University Police Officer II, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety on our bustling campus. Our full-service police department operates 24/7, ensuring the well-being of our community. You will…