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.
Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such
as crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal
investigations, or special events.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
- Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training
Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program
and successful completion of a Police Field Training program.
OTHER: Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the
Maryland Police Training Commission and a non-commercial Class C or
equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 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; 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; to establish and maintain effective
working relationships; to follow oral and written directions; to
provide guidance and training to others; to respond to emergency
situations requiring physical stamina and force; to enter and exit
vehicles frequently and quickly; to work in and wear personal
protective equipment; 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
maintain certification as specified by the Maryland Police Training
Commission. Employees in this job class may be subject to
pre-employment and random drug testing.
Additional Job Information:
Benefits Summary
Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits. Please see
the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University
has to offer.
https://www.coppin.edu/benefits
Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity,
national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy,
age, disability status or veteran status. View the
EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more
information regarding your rights under the law.
If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application
system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of
the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at
AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a
request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be
responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable
accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.