Public Safety Officer

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top‑100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second‑largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Public Safety Officer enforces university rules and regulations pertaining to parking, conduct and safety. The Public Safety Officer conducts routine security activities to protect university buildings and property, safeguard occupants and visitors, and is classified as Essential personnel. Candidates will be required to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• Patrol buildings and grounds, both on foot and in vehicles; alert police personnel in the event of fire, suspicious condition, destruction of property or other observed criminal activity.
• Conduct detailed, thorough physical security checks of campus buildings, including all exterior entrances and internal areas of special concern; report any unusual conditions and take appropriate corrective action, including notification of maintenance personnel to effect repairs; open and secure buildings at scheduled times; admit service contractors, faculty, staff and authorized students to buildings at scheduled times.
• Maintain all assigned equipment, including vehicles and uniforms, in the manner prescribed by the department.
• Enforce university parking regulations and issue related citations. Testify in the District Court of Maryland relative to the appeal of citations issued.
• Direct routine traffic and assist in directing traffic at many major special events.
• Maintain pertinent records and statutory recording to established systems.
• Aid motorists on the property of the University, including vehicle lockout service and administration of "hot shots".
• Respond to routine inquiries from staff, students and visitors pertaining to directions, university regulations and other public relations matters.
• Assist in crowd control and may administer emergency medical aid when certified as a "First Responder". Perform routine security activities during special events, including patrolling assigned areas, securing entrances/exits and reporting potential hazards. Communicate over law enforcement radio channels and through computer networks; operate standard security and office equipment, including police communications equipment, alarm systems, and computer systems.
• In the absence of the Police Communications Operator, staff the Police Communication Center and may perform basic duties and responsibilities of the Police Communications Operator.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Possess a valid Maryland driver's license, or equivalent, with less than 5 points.

Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees may be subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing.

$40,315 annually and full University benefits that include annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID‑19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up‑to‑date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Position Details: Seniority level:
Entry level;

Employment type:

Full‑time;
Job function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management;
Industry: Higher Education. Primary location:
Main Campus. Job posting date:
Nov 21, 2025.