"University Police Officer I"

The University Police Officer I patrols designated areas by vehicle and on foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws, identify unwanted vehicles, persons and unusual conditions; responds to calls for assistance and emergency service; assists in preliminary and follow-up investigations, by interviewing and obtaining statements; assists in collecting and preserving evidence; assist in surveillance and in serving warrants and summons; assists in apprehending, detaining and processing violators; performs searches, detains vehicles and makes arrest, when institutional authority and Maryland State Certification are present; interacts with the University campus community and establishes rapport with the 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; directs traffic; operates and utilizes a variety of law enforcement equipment such as firearms, self defense tools and criminal detection devices.