University Special Police Sergeant

Washington, DC
Johns Hopkins University

Salary: $21.25 – $36.90 HRLY

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual for the position of University Special Police Sergeant (Evening Shift) at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC. This position is for the evening shift from 2:30 PM-11:00 PM.

Essential Functions:

  • This is an unarmed University Special Police Sergeant position.
  • Supervise public safety staff and contract security, enforce departmental rules and regulations governing officers’ performance, initiate corrective and disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Ensure compliance of policies and procedures regulations.
  • Evaluate, assess, and prepare performance evaluations of subordinates.
  • Monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Coach, mentor, develop subordinates.
  • Coordinate with the Lieutenant for appropriate scheduling of officers to ensure adequate shift coverage for regular shifts and special events and future staffing needs.
  • Partner with the Shift Lieutenant to plan and execute shift meetings, roll call, to ensure overall information is shared with assigned shifts.
  • Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment and to improve security enforcement.
  • Maintain all security devices and products in good working condition.
  • Conducts daily briefings to the University Special Police Lieutenant.
  • Develop and implement preventative measures against accidents, thefts, and other risks.
  • Acts as trouble shooter for any problems that might arise during the shift.
  • Provide crime prevention training and education to the community we protect.
  • Conduct shift-based drills to ensure security personnel readiness.
  • Maintains training and development records.
  • Monitors and tracks the adherence to time and attendance standards.
  • Resolve minor complaints or conflicts involving members of the campus community.
  • Conduct periodic walkthrough; ensure security officers conduct thorough patrols of campus building and grounds.
  • Conduct security walkthroughs with VIP protective security teams.
  • Monitors CCTV and alarm systems and respond to alerts.
  • Supervise special events and assigned security personnel.
  • Ensure campus security incidents are investigated and appropriate reports are prepared.
  • Ensure that proper campus personnel and/or external groups are notified when necessary (i.e., human resources, student affairs, MPD Responds medical emergencies, fire alarms, and directs security personnel as needed.
  • Maintain security controls for issued HBC keys and badges.
  • Ensure all public safety incidents are appropriately and timely documented in ARMS for tracking and review.
  • Review all necessary administrative forms/reports related to public safety incidents and operations; approve reports written and submitted by officers.
  • Investigate reports of criminal offenses and effect arrests based on probable cause.
  • Present cases to prosecutorial bodies and testify in court or administrative hearings concerning criminal offenses.
  • Liaise with law enforcement members regarding crime prevention.
  • Perform the requisite duties of University Special Police Officer as needed.
  • Work flexible shifts and unscheduled overtime on any day of the week, including holidays or weekends to assist with operational and special event assignments.
  • The omission of specific duties does not preclude the manager from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Three years law enforcement experience with two years supervisory experience.
  • Prior experience in corporate/public safety/military/ law enforcement.
  • Must meet Maryland State Police requirements and investigation for a Special Police Commission and have exemplary background and integrity in possession of a valid U.S. motor vehicle driver’s license; must pass a university criminal background investigation; have and maintain a clean motor vehicle driving record (no more than two current points)
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age as required by the MPD, Security Officers Management Branch.
  • Must possess Campus Public Safety Institute (CPSI) Campus and University Special Police certification or be willing to attend and able to successfully complete the CPSI academy.
  • Must be a licensed District of Columbia Campus or University Special Police Sergeant or meet the minimum requirements to obtain said license.
  • Ability to obtain a license to carry a handgun as a University Special Police Officer in the District of Columbia.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Currently serve as an SPO supervisor or manager on a college campus.
  • Two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in corporate/public safety/military/ law enforcement.
  • Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Liberal Arts, Cyber Security or Social Sciences.
  • Currently certified in CPR and First Aid, OC Spray, Handcuff, ASP Expandable Baton.

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