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University Special Police Sergeant - Hopkins Bloomberg Center (Johns Hopkins Public Safety
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-08-08
Listing for:
The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
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Security
Security Management & Operations, Site Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.
Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual for the position of University Special Police Sergeant
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- Supervise public safety staff and contract security.
- Enforce departmental rules and regulations governing officers’ performance, initiate corrective and disciplinary action, as necessary.
- Ensure compliance of policies, procedures and regulations.
- Evaluate, assess, and prepare performance evaluations of subordinates.
- Monitors and ensure staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Coach, mentor, and develop subordinates.
- Coordinate with the Lieutenant for appropriate scheduling of officers to ensure adequate shift coverage for regular shifts, special events and future staffing needs.
- Partner with the Shift Lieutenant to plan and execute shift meetings and roll call to ensure overall information is shared with assigned shifts.
- Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment to improve security enforcement.
- Maintain all security devices and products to ensure good working condition.
- Conduct daily briefings to the University Special Police Lieutenant.
- Develop and implement preventative measures against accidents, thefts, and other risks.
- Trouble shoot any problems that may arise during the shift.
- Provide crime prevention training and education to the community we protect.
- Conduct shift-based drills to ensure security personnel readiness.
- Maintain training and development records.
- Monitor and track the adherence to time and attendance standards.
- Resolve minor complaints or conflicts involving members of the campus community.
- Conduct periodic walkthrough; ensure security officers conduct thorough patrols of campus building and grounds.
- Conduct security walkthroughs with VIP protective security teams.
- Monitor CCTV and alarm systems and respond to alerts.
- Supervise special events and assigned security personnel.
- Ensure campus security incidents are investigated and appropriate reports are prepared.
- Ensure that proper campus personnel and/or external groups are notified when necessary (i.e., human resources, student affairs, MPD Responds medical emergencies, fire alarms, and directs security personnel, as needed.
- Maintain security controls for issued HBC keys and badges.
- Ensure all public safety incidents are documented appropriately and in a timely manner in ARMS for tracking and review.
- Review all necessary administrative forms/reports related to public safety incidents and operations; approve reports written and submitted by officers.
- Investigate reports of criminal offenses and effect arrests based on probable cause.
- Present cases to prosecutorial bodies and testify in court for administrative hearings concerning criminal offenses.
- Liaise with law enforcement members regarding crime prevention.
- Perform the requisite duties of University Special Police Sergeant as needed.
- Work flexible shifts and unscheduled overtime on any day of the week, including holidays or weekends, to assist with operational and special event assignments.
- The omission of specific duties does not preclude management from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to pass a police psychological suitability examination.
- Ability to handle both common and crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare comprehensive reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting.
- Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner.
- Ability to handle complex assignments.
- Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Ability to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting.
- Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and…
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