University Police Officer II

Location: Princess Anne

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Under general supervision performs the duties of a Police Officer. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, re-certification, instructing criminal investigations or special events.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).

Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only).

Responsibilities:

* Patrols designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions. Maintains a visible presence to deter crime.

* Responds to calls for emergency service, evaluates the situation and determines appropriate course of action. Performs crowd control; responds to emergency situations; administers emergency medical aid.

* Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements; collects, preserves, and processes evidence.

* Conducts surveillance and serves warrants and summonses. Performs searches and detains suspicious vehicles and persons. Arrests, searches, restrains, transports, guards, and processes violators.

* Interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with public.

* Mediates disputes and provides advice on legal rights and processes. Performs crisis mediation with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suicide, or hostage situations.

* Operates a variety of communication equipment to obtain, report, and verify information. Prepares and completes a variety of detailed reports and forms to support investigations.

* Prepares cases; appears and testifies in court.

* Enforces laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations.

* Directs traffic, investigates accidents, determines cause and takes appropriate action.

* Inspects and maintains assigned equipment including firearms and clothing. Operates and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment such as firearms and other self-defense tools and criminal detection devices.

* Assists in the training and directs the activities of law enforcement and other support personnel.

* Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

* May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.

* May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.

* May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

* May be required to operate a variety of equipment.

Licenses/

Certifications:

* Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission

* Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program.

OTHER:
Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission and valid Maryland Non- commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

General knowledge of citizens rights and responsibilities; of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Skill in detecting situations imperiling public safety; in operating emergency vehicles under all conditions; in the care and use of firearms, self defense tools and criminal detection devices. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to operate two way radios and telephones in a variety of environments;

to apply knowledge, experience, and reason to arrive at prompt and effective decisions for both routine and critical situations; to show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population; to maintain composure and demonstrate restraint in stressful and dangerous situations; to perform extensive sitting, driving, standing, walking, climbing, and running; to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships;

to follow oral and written directions; to provide guidance and training to others; to respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force; to…