University Police Officer (3 positions)

Salary: $56,663.10 – $76,693.76

Position Summary:

Patrols the buildings and grounds and adjacent areas of a State educational institution and enforces State laws as well as rules and regulations of the institution; performs related work as required. Protects safety and security of the UMD population and property.

Works under the direct supervision of an employee of a higher rank who assigns and reviews work for proper performance and conformance with instructions, rules, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols the buildings and grounds of the institution at regular intervals and guards against trespass, theft, and damage to property
• Maintains order among visitors and students, directs traffic, issues motor vehicle citations, and enforces the parking regulations of the institution
• Exercises police powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators, investigates accidents and complaints, and patrols roads of the institution
• Serves court summons, testifies in various courts, and gives expert testimony if qualified
• Performs police duties at plays, dances, or at other educational institutional functions
• Protects other areas of a State educational institution such as dormitories, resident dining areas, etc.
• Prepares reports on investigations conducted and noteworthy incidents occurring during tours of duty
• Provides First Responder First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation when required, and provides for the safe transportation of injured or sick persons to the nearest medical facility
• Performs police functions over the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications system computer network
• Assist Municipal police, State police and other police agencies as requested
• Performs other related work as required

Requirements:

• Must have completed a High School diploma or equivalent
• Must complete (and pass) the Univeristy Police entrance exam.
• Must be able to successfully complete or have completed a full-time Municipal Police Academy Certification or, be able to obtain a waiver from the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Committee before being considered. (Intermittent, Reserve Academy or SSPO do not qualify.)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a Class A license to carry a firearm at the time of appointment and throughout employment.