University Police Officer II at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in University of Eastern Shore, MD

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Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: Under general supervision performs the duties of a Police Officer. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, re-certification, instructing criminal investigations or special events. Salary: $67,663 - $69,881 Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including: • Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division. • Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage. • Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance). • Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions. • Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on- call pay and paid holidays. • Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs. Responsibilities: • Patrols designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions. Maintains a visible presence to deter crime. • 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. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Demands: • May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting. • May be required to work in adverse weather conditions. • May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment. • May be required to operate a variety of equipment to