University Police Officer I

Coppin State University; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Paid leave and federal holidays

Zusammenfassung

Coppin State University seeks an entry-level University Police Officer I to patrol campus areas, respond to emergencies, and support investigations. The role emphasizes adherence to Maryland state certification and campus procedures, ensuring safety and community trust.

Under supervision, you'll perform patrols, traffic control, evidence handling, and testimony in court when required. The position requires strong communication, endurance, and a commitment to professional conduct on campus.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MD credentials and certification per Police Training Commission relevant to role.

Aufgaben

• Patrol designated areas by vehicle and foot; identify hazards and violations.
• Respond to calls for assistance; assist investigations and evidence collection.
• Assist surveillance; serve warrants and summonses.
• Apprehend, detain, and process violators; conduct searches and arrests as allowed.
• Interact with campus community and build rapport with the public.
• Operate and maintain communication equipment; prepare detailed reports.
• Assist in case preparation; testify in court when required.
• Enforce laws and campus regulations; direct traffic as needed.
• Operate firearms and other law enforcement equipment; ensure safety.

Kenntnisse

Citizen rights awareness

Effective communication

Radio/phone operation

Diversity sensitivity

Professionalism and restraint

Legal knowledge

Physical stamina

Adaptability under stress

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting:

JR102270 University Police Officer I (Open)

Department:

Police Department, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

10-29-2026

Close Date:

$29.13 Hourly

Job Description:

Under direct supervision, participates in formal and on-the-jobtraining programs to achieve and maintain the Maryland PoliceTraining Commission and institutional requirements. Performs theduties of an entry level Police Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Patrols designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify andreport safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances,and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions.
• Responds to calls for assistance and emergency service; takesaction as directed. Assists in preliminary and follow-upinvestigations by interviewing and obtaining statements. Assists incollecting and preserving evidence.
• Assists in surveillance and in serving warrants andsummonses.
• Assists in apprehending, detaining, and processing violators.Performs searches, detains vehicle and persons, and makes arrestwhen institutional authority and Maryland State Certification arepresent.
• Interacts with campus community and establishes rapport withpublic.
• Operates a variety of communication equipment to obtain,report, and verify information. Prepares and completes a variety ofdetailed reports and forms to support investigations.
• Assists in the preparation of cases; appears and testifies incourt.
• Enforces laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations wheninstitutional authority and Maryland State Certification arepresent.
• Directs traffic.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of law enforcement equipmentsuch as firearms, self-defense tools and criminal detectiondevices.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upondepartmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

OTHER:

A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid inthe State of Maryland.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of citizens' rights andresponsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting.
• Ability to operate two-way radios and telephones in a varietyof environments.
• Ability to show sensitivity in interactions with a diversepopulation.
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate appropriateprofessionalism and restraint at all times.
• Ability to comprehend laws, ordinances, rules, andregulations.
• Ability to sit, drive, stand, walk, climb, and run forsustained periods of time.
• Ability to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; to detectsituations imperiling public safety.
• Must establish and maintain effective workingrelationships.
• Able follow oral and written directions; to physically respondto emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly.
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles under allconditions.
• Ability to meet Maryland Police Training Commission andinstitutional proficiency requirements in the care and use offirearms.
• Ability to work in and wear personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge to conduct preliminary and follow-upinvestigations.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional relatedexperience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job class may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 collegecredits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medicalinquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability toperform the job. Employees in this job class are required toachieve and maintain certification as specified by the MarylandPolice Training Commission and must meet the minimum standards ofappointment for Probationary Police Officer as established by theMaryland Police Training Commission. Employees in this job classmay be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits Summary:

• Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package toinclude health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), lifeand disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well aspaid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees.

See the link below to view the benefits that Coppin StateUniversity has to offer.

https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

E-Verify Statement:

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification ofcitizenship and employment authorization.

Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Actionemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity,national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation,gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy,age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for moreinformation regarding your rights under the law.

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