University Police Officer

Overview

The Police Department is seeking Police Officers to perform campus law enforcement duties to ensure the protection of college personnel, property and equipment. An employee in this class typically reports to a Police Sergeant and establishes a uniformed police officer presence on campus. Periodic contacts with students, personnel and law enforcement agencies are necessary in the performance of duties. Responsibilities and duties include the following.

• Patrol assigned areas and observe any unsafe or suspicious incidents, taking appropriate action as necessary.
• Observe infractions or violations of college rules or procedures, or any laws or ordinances and take action as required.
• Write complete reports in clear and accurate detail of observations and actions taken.
• Enforce traffic laws ensuring parking restrictions are observed.
• Report unsafe conditions such as obstructions on streets or sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger public safety.
• Respond to any suspicious incidents, altercations or accidents which occur on university property.
• Investigate offenses which occur on university property.
• Participate in prosecutions by providing testimony and evidence.
• Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Provide customer service to all persons on university properties, including directions, information, and assistance with special events.
• Perform building security checks and conduct random tours through buildings, providing access to campus facilities.
• Attend and successfully complete in-service training as required by the department.

• Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission Examination prior to an employment offer being extended.
• Candidates must pass the department background investigation, a physical examination and drug testing.
• Candidates must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License.
• Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions and around heavy traffic.
• Work requires extensive walking, physical strength and agility. Applicant must meet all applicable physical standards required by Bowie State University Police Department, which may include completing a physical agility course within specific time parameters.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of law enforcement, college rules and procedures, and local ordinances and state laws is required.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies, to observe situations analytically and objectively, to carry out verbal and written instructions, to deal courteously yet firmly with the public, and to demonstrate proficiency in high liability skills as defined by the Maryland Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Knowledge of crime prevention and/or community policing concepts. A criminal background check will be conducted.

• Not Currently Available

• Must successfully complete training academy
• Must successfully clear background investigation
• Must have clean driving record
• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medication examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class are required to maintain certification as specified by the MPTC.
• Candidates for this position are essential employees and are required to work forty hours per week on a rotating shift, seven days a week.

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance; paid time for sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress…