Police Officer III

Police Officer III

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/Duties:

• Assisting the Police Officer Supervisor in supervising a shift consisting of Police, Building Guards and Contractual Security personnel 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 to ensure that rotating posts are fairly assigned and covered
• Training and instructing Police, Building Guards and Contractual Security personnel to ensure that personnel are well versed on laws, regulations, and policy procedures.
• Reviewing initial police reports from the patrol section 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 services and taking appropriate action
• Investigating incidents reported on the shift
• Conducting or assisting with surveillance and in serving warrants and summonses
• Preparing or assisting 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 assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 8 years' 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 noncommercial driver's license valid in the state of Maryland
• This position requires a background check This position requires a physical examination This position requires a polygraph test
• This is an essential/ emergency position
• This position is subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with COMAR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 10 yrs exp. in law enforcement
• At least 1 yr of supervisory experience in a law enforcement agency.

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.