University Police Officer IV (Sergeant)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a supervisory police officer to oversee a shift and a specialized unit on campus. The role includes commanding during incidents and managing communications staff and security officers, ensuring staffing and safety until command arrives.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years as a sworn officer, with Maryland MPCTC first-line supervision training or the ability to obtain it, and a strong focus on campus security operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising police personnel; leadership in shift operations.
• Completion of first-line supervisor training by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a police officer; ability to oversee patrol Group 1.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of all police personnel on their shift and complex unit.
• Assume command during incidents or emergencies until command staff arrivals.
• Monitor caseloads, morale, and inquiries; ensure staffing and leadership during incidents.

Skills

Supervisor experience

First-line supervisor training

Police officer experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Profile Summary Organization’s Summary Statement: The Department of Public Safety at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a full‑time, nonexempt position with benefits.

Salary: $64,907 - $73,064

Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP‑Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long‑term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Non‑exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year. Overtime, shift‑differential and on‑call pay and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities: Under general supervision, functions as a supervisor of a shift and/or complex specialized unit.

• Supervision of all police personnel working under their immediate span of control, to include communications personnel and all security officers.
• Supervise police officers working with them in the absence of their immediate supervisor. The ability to Assume command of the police department in the case of an incident, or emergency, and maintain command until the arrival of command personnel.
• Supervision to include deploying personnel, maintaining good morale, monitoring working caseloads of reports and investigations, and answering any questions regarding the UMES campus.
• Supervision of the communications center and responsibility for all of the security officers that are working during the supervisor’s shift.
• Ensure minimum staffing and assume the leadership role during an incident on campus until the response of the command staff if needed.
• Performs all the duties of a University Police Officer II and III UMES.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.

Preferences:

• Experience as a supervisor of police personnel, in any department, not required that it occurred at U.M.E.S. This experience could have occurred on a temporary basis or during the administration of a special police unit.
• The ability to successfully complete the required first line supervisor training conducted by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a police officer.
• Ability to supervision and maintain patrol Group 1.
• Ability to maintain the safe operation and order for the police department on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus.
• Ability to successful complete the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission first line supervision class.

Licenses/ Certifications:

• Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission
• Valid Maryland Non‑commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND Two years as a sworn police officer.

OTHER: Certification as a sworn police officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission and valid Maryland Non‑commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license.

Department

UMES‑VPAA‑Public Safety

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$64,907 - $73,064

EEO Statement

UMESis an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunityinstitution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University’s educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliationfor asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.