What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Police Officer II position at Bowie State University?
Posting Details
Job Specification Information
Job Posting Number
S096NE
Position Title
University Police Officer II
Class Title
Staff
Regular or Contingent II
Regular (PIN)
Desired Start Date
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Grade/Range
Open Date
08/07/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Duties and 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. 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.
- Conducts preliminary investigations and prepares detailed computer-generated incident & verbal reports.
Minimum Qualifications
These are the job duties for required of the position
Education
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- Must be a certified Police Officer in the State of Maryland.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must have successfully completed the entrance level police training approved by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
- General knowledge of citizens rights and responsibilities; of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Skill in detecting situations imperiling public safety; in operating emergency vehicles under all conditions; in the care and use of firearms, self defense tools and criminal detection devices.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to operate two way radios and telephones in a variety of environments.
- Ability to apply knowledge, experience, and reason to arrive at prompt and effective decisions for both routine and critical situations; to show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population.
- Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate restraint in stressful and dangerous situations; to perform extensive sitting, driving, standing, walking, climbing, and running; to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to provide guidance and training to others.
- Respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force; to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly.
- Ability to work in and wear personal protective equipment.
- Ability to conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.
Conditions of Employment
- A medical examination is required to determine demonstrated physical ability to perform the job.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation and a psychological evaluation.
- This position requires a drug screening, pre-employment checks which includes neighborhood canvassing.
- Employees in this job class are required to maintain certification as specified by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.
Other
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/858
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
- Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
- Are you a certified Police Officer in the State of Maryland?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a minimum two (2) years law enforcement experience?
- Yes
- No
- How will you fare in a Federal and State background check for Criminal Justice Information System Certification? ** The purpose for this question, they must be CJIS certified in order to access the FBI and State Law Enforcement Database**
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Police Officer - In-State Lateral
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