JHPD Lateral Police Officer

The Johns Hopkins University; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their police department as lateral Police Officers. This role involves ensuring community safety through proactive policing, engaging with students and faculty, and enforcing laws and university regulations. Candidates must possess a valid MPCTC certification or meet compliance standards and have at least two years of experience in law enforcement. The position offers a starting salary of $70,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, making it a rewarding opportunity for dedicated professionals committed to community service and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have MPCTC certification or meet Comparative Compliance standards.
• Two years of service in a full-service law enforcement agency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-oriented law enforcement services and patrols.
• Enforce University policies and regulations while ensuring safety.

Skills

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Law Enforcement Practices

Judgment and Decision Making

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Law Enforcement Equipment

Job description

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER – Maryland and Non-Maryland Law Enforcement Officers

THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR CURRENT, RETIRED, OR PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS ONLY.

Mission:

The Johns Hopkins Police Department is committed to the equitable delivery of police services that prioritizes the well-being of our students, staff, faculty, and guests. We build trust by engaging our community and partners as co-creators of the campus safety environment.

We employ knowledgeable, service-focused professionals who embrace diversity and recognize that safety is a community effort.

Johns Hopkins University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as Police Officers. We are accepting applications for lateral police candidates who possess two (2) years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer in a full-service law enforcement agency (Maryland or Out-of-State police agency). Applicants must be Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) Certified - OR - meet Comparative Compliance Standards.

Police Officers work in a team environment with integrity, professionalism, humanity, and courage to protect the lives and property of the Johns Hopkins community. Johns Hopkins Police Officers regularly engage with students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a variety of ways in order to provide services and information needed. They will ensure JHPD is a leader in the provision of responsive, quality and customer service-oriented policing.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring community-oriented law enforcement services, patrols and crime prevention services to protect life and property.
• Offering proactive support of student and staff initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining a positive rapport with students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding neighborhoods.
• Enforcing University policies and regulations, State laws and regulations.
• Working in partnership with other university staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents the JHPD’s vision, mission and values when interacting with university, community, advocacy groups, and coordinates JHPD resources and activities via direction from their supervision to address concerns about university and community issues.
• Provides the full level of law enforcement work, enforcing laws, rules and regulations governing the safety and protection of individuals, buildings and property.
• Patrols designated areas by vehicle, bicycle and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect prioritized violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions.
• Maintains a visible presence to serve as a positive resource and actively develop relationships with community stakeholders to successfully implement initiatives to deter crime.
• Responds to calls for assistance and emergency service and takes appropriate action; de-escalates situations as reasonable and appropriate.
• Coordinates and cooperates with Campus Safety and Security Command Staff in the preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints, reported criminal offenses, and disruptions.
• Conducts the investigation of incidents reported on the shift.
• Coordinates preliminary investigative activities at a crime scene or significant or unusual event until the arrival of an investigative entity.
• Directs traffic and assists with crowd control.
• Provides the public with safety information and conducts community related public safety programs.
• Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and clothing. Operates and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment.
• Prepares or assists with cases for court, including testifying in court when necessary.
• Collaborates with local and state law enforcement agencies when needed.
• Performs office duties such as answering telephones, dispatching, issuance of parking permits and providing general information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 20 ½ years of age.
• Two years of service with a full-service law enforcement agency at the time of application.
• Must have current MPCTC certification or have been MPCTC certified within the last two (2) years or satisfy Comparative Compliance standards.

Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Employees in this job classification will serve a one-year probationary period.

OTHER: Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission or other state through the Comparative Compliance Training for lateral candidates.

Requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent legal resident of the United States.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Must demonstrate physical ability to perform job.
• Must work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on-call, and as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License.
• Successfully pass written exam and oral interview.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and methods.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the college community.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.

This position regularly works both indoors and outdoors and may work under exposure to hazardous physical activities. The position may be subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages and may work a rotating shift, holidays and weekends.

Physical Demands:

Duties require physical health, strength, agility and stamina.

Salary: Starting Salary: $70,000
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Shift -Work – 12-hour shifts

Please be aware that our employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of our pre-employment process, including criminal background, education, employment, and reference checks.

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.