JHPD Police Lieutenant

The Johns Hopkins University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in campus safety is seeking dedicated Police Lieutenants to lead and enhance community policing efforts. This role involves supervising patrol operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering relationships with the university community. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity and professionalism, with a focus on building trust within the campus environment. Ideal applicants will have extensive law enforcement experience and a passion for service. Join a team that prioritizes safety and community engagement while enjoying a fulfilling career in law enforcement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of service as a commissioned law enforcement officer required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass physical ability tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead patrol operations and manage resources for the JHPD.
• Enforce laws and provide community safety programs.

Skills

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Law Enforcement Practices

Relationship Building

Physical Ability

Education

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Police Radio

Police Car

Job description

POLICE LIEUTENANT - LATERAL (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 Lieutenants. We are accepting applications for lateral police candidates who meet the experience qualifications as a certified law enforcement officer in a full-service law enforcement agency (Maryland or Out-of-State). Applicants must be Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) Certified OR meet Comparative Compliance Standards.

Police Lieutenants work in a team environment with integrity, professionalism, humanity and courage to protect the lives and property of the Johns Hopkins community. They will ensure JHPD is a leader in the provision of responsive, quality and customer service-oriented policing.

The Johns Hopkins Police Lieutenant will lead through the lens of 21st century policing and ensures officers and supervisors perform their duties in a manner that furthers public trust. Work will be supervised on a daily basis by a Captain.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents the JHPD’s mission, vision 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.
• Provides direct support for the allocation and direction of resources (manpower, vehicles, equipment and supplies) to meet the needs of the JHPD.
• Provides management of day-to-day operations of a patrol area, which includes direct supervision and performance management of Sergeants who oversee police officers assigned to the patrol area.
• Ensures priorities and community policing strategies for the patrol area are properly managed.
• Coaches subordinates about performance issues, and trains subordinates in the handling of general management problems.
• Supervises special assignments and details as required.
• Coordinates and cooperates with Campus Safety and Security Command Staff in the preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints, reported criminal offenses, and disruptions.
• Communicates and maintains good relations with the faculty, staff, students, public, other law enforcement agencies, and public officials.
• Provides the public with safety information and conducts community related public safety programs.
• Directs traffic and assists with crowd control.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of total service as a commissioned law enforcement officer.
• A minimum of two (2) years of service in the rank of Lieutenant or a minimum of three (3) years of service in the rank of Sergeant.
• Distinguished service record, including excellent performance rating and has no record of serious or repeated disciplinary actions or citizen complaints.
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.

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.

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 possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License.

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 operate a police car, police radio and other equipment as required.

This position regularly works both indoors and outdoors. The position may also work under exposure to hazardous physical activities and may work a rotating shift, holidays and weekends.

Physical Demands:

Duties require physical health, strength, agility and stamina. The work may entail sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, crawling, kneeling, climbing and lifting and transporting both objects and persons.