Certified Public Safety Officer

Public Value; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a dedicated individual for campus public safety services. The role requires a commitment to maintain a secure environment while performing various duties from patrolling to responding to emergencies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, police or security experience, and the ability to pass extensive background checks. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Minimum of two years police or security experience.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol college buildings and grounds.
• Conduct investigations of crime incidents.
• Administer first aid and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Public safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Class Description

Responsible for campus public safety services as directed on assigned shift.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, with some college preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire with a minimum of (2) two years police or security experience. BA/BS in criminal justice or related field may substitute one (1) year of experience. Military experience may substitute for up to two (2) years of police or security experience.
• A clean driving record (4 points or less) required with no major violations within the past 5 years and no more than one serious violation or two moving violations within the past three years.
• Candidates required to successfully pass a background investigation, to include fingerprint, polygraph examination, criminal history evaluation and physical agility test that fulfill the requirements of the CCBC Public Safety Academy. Candidates required to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination, including drug screening.
• Must possess the abilities and skills necessary to meet qualifications for appointment as a Maryland Special Police Officer.

Position Specific Essential Duties

1. Patrol by foot, vehicle, or bicycle college buildings and grounds in accordance with published patrol policies.
2. Make arrests, use force, search and detain suspects in accordance with established authority and regulations.
3. Check for and report violations of traffic, fire, and safety regulations as well as all conditions that could result in loss or injury to college students or staff or loss/damage to college property.
4. Conduct investigations of all crime incidents and accidents reported or observed on view.
5. Serve as the representative of the college in all matters relating to trespassing. Escort unauthorized persons from college property. Notify local law enforcement agencies when assistance is required on campus.
6. Direct traffic and enforce parking regulations on campus property and direct pedestrian traffic at crosswalks during special events. Assist visitors by providing directions and responding to inquiries; providing safety escorts upon request.
7. Respond to hazardous material spills and provide initial assessment, containment, or evacuation services.
8. Administer first aid and arrange for evacuation and/or transportation of sick or injured persons.
9. Respond to all fire, panic and intrusion alarms and handle as appropriate.
10. Respond promptly and handle appropriately all calls for service.
11. Refer victims of crime to service agencies pursuant to policy.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the officer-in-charge (OIC), Corporal, Sergeant, Assistant Director or Director of the Department of Public Safety.
13. Write incident reports and Student Incident Referrals in accordance with college and Public Safety policy.
14. May be assigned special duties such as key control, community service activities and other tasks.
15. Required to adhere to all college and Departmental policies.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance

Health and Medical

• CIGNA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
• Kaiser

Prescription Drug Benefits:

• For CIGNA Plans – included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
• Kaiser – included in Kaiser Medical Premium

Mental Health

Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

Vision Benefits

• NVA

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
• Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and eldercare) $5,000

Financial Term Life Insurance: MetLife

• Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000.
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum

• Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
• Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford

Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability

Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.

Retirement Plans

• Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
• Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
• Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)

Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)

• Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint HR Forms.
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part-Time Associates and Full-Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan – 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint HR Forms.

Legal Services

Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union

First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit

It’s convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you’re at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral

Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits

Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance

Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employees become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award

Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program

CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more.

McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.

Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.

The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K‑12 educators.

Since 2010, four of McDaniel’s graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine’s 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student‑faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!

Mandated Federal Benefits

Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience

• ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
• Check cashing with appropriate ID
• Free Parking
• Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library