University Police Officer II

Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Salary: $64,574 / year.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify and report safety hazards; detect violations of laws and ordinances and identify wanted vehicles, persons and unusual conditions;
  • Maintains a visible present to deter crime; responds to calls for emergency service, evaluates the situation and determines appropriate course of action;
  • Performs crowd control; responds to emergency situations; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations; collects, preserves, and processes evidence;
  • Conducts surveillance and serves warrants and summons; arrests, searches, restrains, transports, guards and processes violators; interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with the public;
  • Mediates disputes and provides advice on legal rights and processes; performs crisis medication with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suicide, or hostage situations;
  • Prepares and completes a variety of detailed reports and forms to support investigations; prepares cases; appears and testifies in court; assists in the training and directs the activities of law enforcement and other support personnel;
  • Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as: crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations or special events.

Requirements:

  • The successful candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved by the Police Academy Training Program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program is required.
  • Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission and a valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license.