Police Officer

National Police; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police on the Maryland campus is seeking a dedicated officer to perform specialized police work protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and reporting infractions. You will patrol campus areas, respond to calls for service, and provide court testimony when required.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, MPCTC certification or eligibility, and the ability to obtain the Special Police Commission and MSP handgun permit after a background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• MPCTC certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Eligible for Special Police Commission and MSP handgun permit after background check.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service.
• Patrols campus areas on foot or by vehicle to preserve order.
• Enforces traffic laws and issues citations and warnings.
• Makes investigations and arrests as necessary.
• Presents oral testimony in court.
• Maintains security of buildings and equipment.
• Provides assistance on campus security regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $47,029-$51,731/Annually

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on College property apprehending violators, and reporting infractions of rules and regulations of the College.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to calls for service.
• Patrols (on foot or by motorized vehicle) assigned areas of the campus to preserve general order.
• Enforces traffic laws and regulations and issues citations and warnings.
• Makes investigations and arrests as necessary.
• Presents oral testimony in court.
• Maintains security checks of the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment; checks doors and windows.
• Maintains individual protection for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus.
• Accompanies persons transporting large sums of money or other valuables to provide protection.
• Provides assistance and advice to students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus security regulations.
• Investigates suspicious actions, persons, and other indications of unusual activity.
• Prepares records and written reports as required.
• Reports the existence of dangerous or defective conditions to the appropriate College departments.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by complying with the Clery Act and reporting crime-related information
• Performs related work as assigned

Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must be certified by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) or eligible for certification by receiving approval from MPCTC to complete the mandated 240 hours for compared compliance.
• Because we are a dual certified agency, you must be eligible to receive the Special Police Commission and Maryland State Police (MSP) Handgun Permit through Maryland State Police after the background investigation.
• All certifications must be obtained within 1 year after being hired.
• To establish continuing fitness to carry out assigned duties, a police officer shall submit to an annual physical agility assessment annually and a psychological evaluation biannually.
• Out of state applicants or anyone with a break of service (4 years or more) must have approval from MPCTC before being selected for compliance training.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.