Campus Police Sergeant - Overnight (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Public Safety seeks an University Special Police Sergeant to lead unarmed campus security operations, supervise staff and contract guards, and ensure adherence to safety policies.

The role requires supervisory experience in safety or law enforcement, a valid US driver’s license, and successful completion of background and medical screenings, with eligibility for DC police certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in corporate/public safety or law enforcement.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in safety or law enforcement.
• Valid US driver's license with clean driving record.
• Pass university background check and drug screen.
• Pass police psychological suitability exam.
• Citizenship proof and age ≥21 as required by MPD.
• CPSI Campus/Uni Special Police certification or willingness to attend CPSI.
• DC license eligibility for University Special Police Sergeant.
• Ability to obtain handgun license as University Special Police Officer in DC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and contract security, enforce rules, and initiate corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Evaluate performance evaluations of subordinates.
• Coordinate with Lieut. for shift coverage and scheduling.
• Monitor CCTV and alarms, respond to alerts.
• Provide crime prevention training and conduct daily briefings.
• Conduct shift drills and maintain training records.
• Investigate incidents and file reports; liaise with law enforcement.
• Work flexible shifts including holidays/weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public safety experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree in Criminal Justice or related

Job description

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a University Special Police Sergeant who is motivated, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented; this is an unarmed position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise public safety staff and contract security, enforce departmental rules and regulations governing officers' performance, and initiate corrective and disciplinary action as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regulations.
• Evaluate, assess, and prepare performance evaluations of subordinates.
• Monitor 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 in good working condition.
• Conduct daily briefings to the University Special Police Lieutenant.
• Develop and implement preventative measures against accidents, thefts, and other risks.
• Troubleshoot any issues 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 adherence to time and attendance standards.
• Resolve minor complaints or conflicts involving members of the campus community.
• Conduct periodic walkthroughs; ensure security officers conduct thorough patrols of campus buildings 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.
• Notify proper campus personnel and/or external groups when necessary (e.g., human resources, student affairs, MPD) and respond to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and direct security personnel as needed.
• Maintain security controls for issued keys and badges.
• Ensure all public safety incidents are appropriately and timely documented 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 or 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in corporate/public safety/military/law enforcement.
• Must have two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in corporate/public safety/military/law enforcement.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Must possess a valid U.S. motor vehicle driver's license and must have/maintain a clean motor vehicle driving record.
• Must pass a University criminal background investigation.
• Successfully complete a physical/health screening examination by the Office of Occupational Health and Safety, which includes a drug screening.
• Ability to pass a police psychological suitability examination.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age as required by the MPD, Security Officers Management Branch.
• Must possess Campus Public Safety Institute (CPSI) Campus and University Special Police certification or be willing to attend and able to complete the CPSI academy successfully.
• Must be a licensed District of Columbia Campus or University Special Police Sergeant or meet the minimum requirements to obtain said license.
• Ability to obtain a license to carry a handgun as a University Special Police Officer in the District of Columbia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently serve as an SPO supervisor or manager on a college campus.
• Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Liberal Arts, Cyber Security or Social Sciences.
• Currently certified in CPR and First Aid, OC Spray, Handcuff, ASP Expandable Baton.