UPO I

Responsibilities and Duties

Enforces the laws of the state of Maryland through patrolling designated areas by vehicle and foot to maintain a visible presence to deter crime, detecting violations of laws and ordinances, and identifying wanted vehicles, persons and unusual conditions

Responds to calls for assistance and emergencies

Apprehends and arrests violators when probable cause exists

Interacts and establishes rapport with campus community

Testifies in court cases as necessary

Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants and by collecting, preserving and processing evidence

Performs searches; conducts surveillance; responds to calls for service, evaluate situations and determines the appropriate course of action

Assists in crowd control; respond to emergency situations; administers emergency medical aid as a certified “First responder”

Qualifications and Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License Class C or equivalent with less than 6 points

Must be 21 to enter academy

Working knowledge of citizens and responsibilities; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to operate two way radios and telephones in a variety of environments; to show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population; to comprehend laws, ordinances, rule and regulations, to sit, stand, drive, walk, climb and run for sustained period of times; to lift, drag and carry heavy objects; to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly; to operate emergency vehicles under all conditions; to meet Maryland Police Training Commission and Institutional proficiency requirements in the care and use of firearms; to work and wear personal protective equipment

This position is classifies as ESSENTIAL personnel and candidates will be required to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Organization : Operations

Primary Location : Main Campus

Job Posting : Oct 29, 2025