We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual for the position of University Special Police Sergeant at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC. This position is for the daytime shift 6:30 AM-3:00 PM.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• This is an unarmed University Special Police Sergeant position.
• Supervise public safety staff and contract security, enforce departmental rules and regulations governing officers? performance, initiate corrective and disciplinary action as necessary.
• Ensure compliance of policies and procedures regulations.
• Evaluate, assess, and prepare performance evaluations of subordinates.
• Monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coach, mentor, develop subordinates.
• Coordinate with the Lieutenant for appropriate scheduling of officers to ensure adequate shift coverage for regular shifts and special events and future staffing needs.
• Partner with the Shift Lieutenant to plan and execute shift meetings, roll call, to ensure overall information is shared with assigned shifts.
• Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment and to improve security enforcement.
• Maintain all security devices and products in good working condition.
• Conducts daily briefings to the University Special Police Lieutenant.
• Develop and implement preventative measures against accidents, thefts, and other risks.
• Acts as trouble shooter for any problems that might arise during the shift.
• Provide crime prevention training and education to the community we protect.
• Conduct shift-based drills to ensure security personnel readiness.
• Maintains training and development records.
• Monitors and tracks the adherence to time and attendance standards.
• Resolve minor complaints or conflicts involving members of the campus community.
• Conduct periodic walkthrough; ensure security officers conduct thorough patrols of campus building and grounds.
• Conduct security walkthroughs with VIP protective security teams.
• Monitors CCTV and alarm systems, and respond to alerts.
• Supervise special events and assigned security personnel.
• Ensure campus security incidents are investigated and appropriate reports are prepared.
• Ensure that proper campus personnel and/or external groups are notified when necessary (i.e., human resources, student affairs, MPD Responds medical emergencies, fire alarms, and directs security personnel as needed.
• Maintain security controls for issued HBC keys and badges.
• Ensure all public safety incidents are appropriately and timely documented in ARMS for tracking and review.
• Review all necessary administrative forms/reports related to public safety incidents and operations; approve reports written and submitted by officers.
• Investigate reports of criminal offenses and effect arrests based on probable cause.
• Present cases to prosecutorial bodies and testify in court or administrative hearings concerning criminal offenses.
• Liaise with law enforcement members regarding crime prevention.
• Perform the requisite duties of University Special Police Officer as needed.
• Work flexible shifts and unscheduled overtime on any day of the week, including holidays or weekends to assist with operational and special event assignments.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the manager from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid U.S. motor vehicle driver's license; have and maintain a clean motor vehicle driving record (no more than two current points).
• Must pass a University criminal background investigation.
• Successfully complete a physical/health screening examination by the Office of Occupational Health and Safety, which includes a drug screening.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age as required by the MPD, Security Officers Management Branch.
• Must possess Campus Public Safety Institute (CPSI) Campus and University Special Police certification or be willing to attend and able to successfully complete the CPSI academy.
• Must be a licensed District of Columbia Campus or University Special Police Sergeant or meet the minimum requirements to obtain said license.
• Ability to obtain a license to carry a handgun as a University Special Police Officer in the District of Columbia.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have ability to handle both common and crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills and be able to prepare comprehensive reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting.
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills and the ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner.
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle complex assignments.
• Must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting.
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and other than regularly scheduled shifts.
• Must have intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology.
• Ability to successfully complete a law enforcement handgun qualification course.
• Ability to maintain proficiency with special police equipment throughout the duration of employment to include firearms and other weapons systems.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years law enforcement experience.
• Prior experience in corporate/public safety/military/ law enforcement.

• Currently serve as an SPO supervisor or manager on a college campus.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in corporate/public safety/military/ law enforcement.
• Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Liberal Arts, Cyber Security or Social Sciences.
• Currently certified in CPR and First Aid, OC Spray, Handcuff, ASP Expandable Baton.

Classified Title: Campus Police Sergeant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): University Special Police Sergeant   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OF  
Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-3:00 PM 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: District of Columbia 
Department name: ???????555 Penn 
Personnel area: University Administration 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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