Police Officer III
Company: Baltimore City Community College
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescription/Job SummaryOverview: Reporting to the
Police Officer Supervisor, the Police Officer III provides the full
range of certified law enforcement service, performing campus
policing to ensure the safety and security of the College, its
students, employees, guests, buildings, and property. The Police
Officer III enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws
within the diverse environment of an urban commuter
campus.Responsibilities/DutiesA Police Officer III is responsible
for:
- Assisting the Police Officer Supervisor in supervising a shift
consisting of Police, Building Guards and Contractual Security
personnel in order to ensure that personnel are on post and
following policy and procedures
- Ensuring all posts are staffed by making post assignment
schedules and distributing them to personnel in order to ensure
that rotating posts are fairly assigned and covered
- Training and instructing Police, Building Guards and
Contractual Security personnel in order to ensure that personnel
are well versed on laws, regulations, and policy procedures.
- Reviewing initial police reports from the patrol section in
order to assure that reports are filled out properly and personnel
are trained to accurately complete reports.
- Preparing reports regarding performance and disciplinary
problems of police officers and security personnel
- Reporting any malfunctions of building mechanical equipment,
safety hazards and conditions of outdoor lighting
- Responding to calls for assistance and emergency service and
taking appropriate action
- Conducting the investigation of incidents reported on the
shift
- Conducting or assist with surveillance and in serving warrants
and summonses
- Preparing or assist with cases for court, including testifying
in court
- Providing the public with safety information
- Conducting community related public safety programs
- Collaborating with local and state law enforcement agencies
when needed
- Directing traffic and assisting with crowd control
- Performing office duties as answering telephones, dispatching,
issuance of parking permits and providing general information
- Perform related duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, and
procedures
- Ability to train and/or lead lower-level law enforcement and
security personnel
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with all members of the college community including
students, faculty, staff, and administrators in a multicultural
environment.
- Ability to operate a police car, police radio and other
equipment or weapons as required (i.e. side handle baton,
handcuffs, first aid equipment, etc.)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to quickly analyze complex, sensitive and/or hazardous
situations and issues and quickly devise solutions and action
plans
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and
in making decisions
- Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of crime investigation,
techniques of interrogation, and identification and preservation of
physical evidence
- Knowledge of the laws and protocols of arrest and evidence
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of crime
prevention
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of crowd control and
group behavior
- Knowledge of police communications equipment
- Skill in the use of police equipmentWork Environment:This
position regularly works both indoors and outdoors. The position
also works under exposure to injury resulting from dangerous
weapons, physical violence, moving traffic or hazardous physical
activities; works in all types of weather conditions and at all
times of day; operates motor vehicles at high speeds for pursuit or
emergency response purposes; and interacts with individuals under
physical and/or emotional stress. The position is subject to
call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages and may work a
rotating shift, holidays, and weekends. Physical Demands:Duties
require physical health, strength, agility, and stamina. The work
may entail sitting, standing, walking, running bending, stooping,
reaching, lifting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and lifting and
transporting both objects and persons. Work requires eye-hand
coordination, manual dexterity, near vision acuity, and the ability
to see and read printed material and computer screens. Duties
involve oral, written, electronic and telephonic communication.This
position is not subject to the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of
Rights (LEOBR) or to the Maryland Police Accountability Act (MPAA).
By accepting this position, the successful applicant/employee
agrees to waive any and all rights that arise under the LEOBR or
the MPAA.Required SkillsSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1. Selection standards
for police officer certification are established by the Police
Training Commission in accordance with Article 41, Section 4 201 of
the Annotated Code. These selection criteria are listed in detail
in the Code of Maryland Regulation Title 12, Subtitle 04, Chapter
01 and include the following: U.S. Citizenship Must be at least 21
years of age Satisfactory background investigation, including a
check of criminal history Oral interview Physical examination
Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.2.
Employees are subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis and must
provide a telephone number where they can be reached.3. Employees
in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to
demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and
care of firearms on a periodic basis as required by the Police
Training Commission.4. Employees in this classification are subject
to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland
Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.Required
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:High School diploma or G.E.D.
certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as
described in the Police Training Commission regulation.Minimum of
(8) years of experience in certified law enforcement.Must be
currently employed as a Maryland Police Training Commission
Certified Police Officer; OR be formerly employed as such with a
lapse in service no greater than three years; OR demonstrate
ability to obtain certification as described in the Code of
Maryland Regulations (COMAR)Must possess an unrestricted non
commercial driver's license valid in the state of MarylandThis
position requires a background check This position requires a
physical examination This position requires a polygraph testThis is
an essential/ emergency positionThis position is subject to
substance abuse testing in accordance with COMARPreferred
QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:(10) years' experience
preferred; 1-year supervisory experience in a law enforcement
agency.Experience in an institution of Higher Education.
Keywords: Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore , Police Officer III, Other , Baltimore, Maryland
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