University Police Officer II

Baltimore, MD
Coppin State University

Salary: $33.28 per hour

Position Summary:

Under general supervision performs the duties of a Police Officer. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, re-certification, instructing criminal investigations or special events.

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:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program.
  • OTHER: Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission and a non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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