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.

Salary: $67,663 - $69,881

Benefits:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and

a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and

staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

* Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees

and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits

Division.

* Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision

coverage.

* Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an

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 benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM

policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland

institutions.

* 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 and paid holidays.

* Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of

Maryland wellness programs.

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 to include office

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…