University Police Officer I

Bowie State University; Arkansas; Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Tuition remission

Holidays and benefits

Zusammenfassung

Bowie State University Police Department seeks a University Police Officer I (Evergreen) to patrol campus, enforce laws and college rules, and provide direction and assistance to students and staff. You will write detailed reports, observe conditions, and respond to incidents while maintaining a visible uniformed presence on campus.

Applicants must pass the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission exam, clear a background check and drug test, possess a valid Maryland driver’s license,

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of current principles and practices of law enforcement, of college rules and procedures, and of local ordinances and state laws.

Aufgaben

• Patrol assigned areas and observe unsafe or suspicious incidents, taking appropriate action.
• Write complete reports in clear and accurate detail of observations and actions.
• Enforce traffic laws and parking restrictions, reporting hazards on campus.
• Respond to incidents, investigate offenses on university property, and provide testimony when needed.
• Provide customer service to all persons on university properties and conduct building security checks.

Kenntnisse

Law enforcement knowledge

Observation & reporting

Public interaction

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting:JR102166 University Police Officer I (Evergreen) (Open)Department:Police Department, PMPosition Type:RegularOpen Date:09-08-2026Close Date:$60,000Job Description:Under direct supervision, participates in formal and on-the-job training programs to achieve and maintain the Maryland Police Training Commission and institutional requirements. Performs the duties of an entry level Police Officer.The Police Department is seeking Police Officers to perform campus law enforcement duties to ensure the protection of college personnel, property and equipment. An employee in a position in this class typically reports to a Police Sergeant and establishes a uniformed police officer presence on campus. Periodic contacts with students, personnel and law enforcement agencies are necessary in the performance of duties.Responsibilities:Compensation package is comprised of many college paid benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, leave time, tuition waivers for Bowie State University Police Department.Patrol assigned areas and observe any unsafe or suspicious incidents taking appropriate action as necessary.Observe infractions or violations of college rules or procedures, or any laws or ordinances and takes action as required.Write complete reports, in clear and accurate detail, of observations and actions taken.Enforce traffic laws ensuring parking restrictions are observed.Report unsafe conditions such as obstructions on streets or sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger public safety.Respond to any suspicious incidents, altercations or accidents which occur on university property.Investigate offenses which occur on university property.Participate in prosecutions by providing testimony and evidence.Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies as needed.Provide customer service to all persons on university properties. This includes, for example, providing directions, information, and assistance with special events.Perform building security checks and makes random tours through buildings, and provides access to campus facilities.Attend and successfully completes in-service training as required by the department.Minimum Qualifications:Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Maryland Police Correctional Training Commission Examination prior to an employment offer being extended.Candidates must pass the department background investigation, a physical examination and drug testing.Candidates must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License.Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions and performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.Work requires extensive walking, physical strength and agility. Applicant must meet all applicable physical standards required by Bowie State University Police Department, which may include being required to complete a physical agility course within specific time parameters.Knowledge of current principles and practices of law enforcement, of college rules and procedures, and of local ordinances and state laws are required.The ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies, to observe situations analytically and objectively, to carry out verbal and written instructions, to deal courteously, yet firmly, tactfully, and impartially with the public, and to demonstrate proficiency in the high liability skills defined by the Maryland Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission are required.Knowledge of crime prevention and/or community policing concepts. A criminal background check will be conducted.Conditions of Employment:Must successfully complete training academyMust successfully clear background investigationMust have clean driving recordCandidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquires and/or medication examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class are required to maintain certification as specified by the MPTC.Candidates for this position are essential employees and required to work forty hours per week on a rotating shift, seven days a week.Additional Job Information:Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.