Job Posting:
JR102270 University Police Officer I (Open) Department:
Police Department , PM Position Type:
Regular Open Date:
10-29-2026 Close Date:
$29.13 Hourly
Job Description:
Under direct supervision, participates in formal and on-the-job training programs to achieve and maintain the Maryland Police Training Commission and institutional requirements. Performs the duties of an entry level Police Officer.
Responsibilities:
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.
Responds to calls for assistance and emergency service; takes action as directed. Assists in preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements. Assists in collecting and preserving evidence.
Assists in surveillance and in serving warrants and summonses.
Assists in apprehending, detaining, and processing violators. Performs searches, detains vehicle and persons, and makes arrest when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are present.
Interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with public.
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.
Assists in the preparation of cases; appears and testifies in court.
Enforces laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are present.
Directs traffic.
Operates and utilizes a variety of law enforcement equipment such as firearms, self-defense tools and criminal detection devices.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
OTHER:
A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate two-way radios and telephones in a variety of environments.
Ability to show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population.
Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate appropriate professionalism and restraint at all times.
Ability to comprehend laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Ability to sit, drive, stand, walk, climb, and run for sustained periods of time.
Ability to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; to detect situations imperiling public safety.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Able follow oral and written directions; to physically respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force.
Ability to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly.
Ability to operate emergency vehicles under all conditions.
Ability to meet Maryland Police Training Commission and institutional proficiency requirements in the care and use of firearms.
Ability to work in and wear personal protective equipment.
Knowledge to conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.
OTHER:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class are required to achieve and maintain certification as specified by the Maryland Police…