Patrol assigned areas and observe any unsafe or suspicious
incidents taking appropriate action as necessary.
Observe infractions or violations of college rules or
procedures, or any laws or ordinances and takes action as
required.
Write complete reports, in clear and accurate detail, of
observations and actions taken.
Enforce traffic laws ensuring parking restrictions are
observed.
Report unsafe conditions such as obstructions on streets or
sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other
unusual conditions that might endanger public safety.
Respond to any suspicious incidents, altercations or accidents
which occur on university property.
Investigate offenses which occur on university property.
Participate in prosecutions by providing testimony and
evidence.
Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies as needed.
Provide customer service to all persons on university
properties. This includes, for example, providing directions,
information, and assistance with special events.
Perform building security checks and makes random tours through
buildings, and provides access to campus facilities.
Attend and successfully completes in-service training as
required by the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Maryland Police
Correctional Training Commission Examination prior to an employment
offer being extended.
- Candidates must pass the department background investigation, a
physical examination and drug testing.
- Candidates must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s
License.
- Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying
climatic conditions and performing tasks in and around heavy
traffic.
- Work requires extensive walking, physical strength and agility.
Applicant must meet all applicable physical standards required by
Bowie State University Police Department, which may include being
required to complete a physical agility course within specific time
parameters.
- Knowledge of current principles and practices of law
enforcement, of college rules and procedures, and of local
ordinances and state laws are required.
- The ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies, to
observe situations analytically and objectively, to carry out
verbal and written instructions, to deal courteously, yet firmly,
tactfully, and impartially with the public, and to demonstrate
proficiency in the high liability skills defined by the Maryland
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission are
required.
- Knowledge of crime prevention and/or community policing
concepts. A criminal background check will be conducted.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must successfully complete training academy
- Must successfully clear background investigation
- Must have clean driving record
- Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical
inquires and/or medication examinations to determine ability to
perform the job. Employees in this job class are required to
maintain certification as specified by the MPTC.
Candidates for this position are essential employees and required
to work forty hours per week on a rotating shift, seven days a
week.
Additional Job Information:
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.
Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any
individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital
status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of
Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all
pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including,
but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal
Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of
the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all
areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall
be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as
its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring,
rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and
dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The
University will stress equal access for employees and applicants
for employment to all programs and services provided by the
University both on and off campus. The University will also provide
equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with
respect to women and members of minority groups in all its
operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal
opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing
Affirmative Action Program.
The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable
accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals
with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations
would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.
In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to
harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination
because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities
such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an
investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or
practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the
Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as
amended.
