Institute Patrol Officer

General Purpose

Ensures the safety of students, faculty, staff, visitors, facilities, and property of the College.

• Excellent customer service with the ability to communicate effectively in a business‑like courteous manner.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts campus patrols, building/lobby security, handles emergency situations, and understands/apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the college, Federal, State and local laws.

• Patrol areas of the campus, greet the public when they are entering buildings, provide directions, assistance and escorts.
• Provide safety and security for the campus.
• Effectively receive/transmit radio communications, electronic messages and receive and relay information via landline phone.
• Author incident and administrative reports in a complete, clear and concise manner. May be asked to conduct basic investigations.
• Operate access control and safety systems of the building including the location of emergency exits, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the college, Federal, State and local laws, while performing duties of the position.
• Adjust quickly to fluctuating situations, acting intelligently in an emergency situation either independently or with other team members.
• Maintain complete and accurate logs and records, conduct campus patrols, and provide building/lobby security.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience providing security services or experience working in a general customer‑focused role.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with names, numbers and codes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a business‑like courteous manner.
• Ability to take and follow directions, deployment plans and action plans.
• Basic computer skills, capable of learning to operate new technology and software.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, under stressful, fatiguing, fast‑paced environments.

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or one year of experience in a law enforcement setting.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid, including Basic Life Support (must obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Graduate of a 4‑week or longer Maryland Police Training Commission police training program.
• Experience with emergency situations that require staying calm, exercising sound judgment, and acting quickly when necessary.
• Previous experience working with a two‑way radio or similar devices.

• Candidate must successfully complete a full background check.
• No criminal record that would restrict access to criminal justice information.
• Successfully complete an entrance‑level physical agility test and pass an annual physical fitness test.
• Must maintain a telephone contact number and a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Able to work in an on‑call status with varied shifts including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• This position is essential personnel, meaning 24‑hour emergency response availability and presence for campus emergencies is mandatory.

• Physical Demands: While performing duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, ride a bike, operate a Segway, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Exposure to prevailing weather conditions. Noise levels range from minimal to moderate.
• Required Training: Handbook orientation, Anti‑Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Crime Prevention, Patrol Tactics, Emergency Response, Personal Protection Equipment. Additional training may be added per the EHS Manager training schedule.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam‑era, or otherwise). The College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at .