University Police Officer II

Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland Baltimore

Salary: $59,500.00 – $70,726.80

Closing Date: Jun 9, 2025

Position Summary:

As a University Police Officer II, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety on our bustling campus. Our full-service police department operates 24/7, ensuring the well-being of our community. You will have full police authority as commissioned by the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) and will work closely with our dedicated non-sworn security force and professional staff. Whether it is foot patrol, bike patrol, or responding to calls, you will be on the front lines, making a real impact.

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 presence 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; administers emergency medical aid.
  • Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements; collects, preserves, and processes evidence.
  • Conducts surveillance and serves warrants and summonses. Performs searches and detains suspicious vehicles and persons. Arrests, searches, restrains, transports, guards, and processes violators.
  • Interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with public.
  • Mediates disputes and provides advice on legal rights and processes. Performs crisis mediation with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suicide, or hostage situations.
  • Operates a variety of communication equipment to obtain, report, and verify information. Prepares and completes a variety of detailed reports and forms to support investigations.
  • Prepares cases; appears and testifies in court.
  • Enforces laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations.
  • Directs traffic, investigates accidents, determines cause, and takes appropriate action.
  • Inspects and maintains assigned equipment including firearms and clothing. Operates and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment such as firearms and other self-defense tools and criminal detection devices.
  • 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:

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience: Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program. MPTC Certification
  • 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.
  • At least 21 years old
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Vision: 20/100 (correctable to 20/30) with corrective lenses
  • No felony convictions
  • Physically capable
  • Availability for weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on-call
  • Valid Driver’s License