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Form of workMontgomery College has multiple openings for a FT Campus Police Officers in the Department of Public Safety. The work schedule is 5 days/40 hours a week. This is a Non-Bargaining, non-exempt, grade 19 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment.
Job Description
Campus Police Officer Duties:
- Perform public safety officer duties at assigned campus and shift (shift and campus will be assigned by the Director).
- Patrol a designated area of the campus to preserve order, to prevent and deter crime; discover situations that may be of a criminal nature, or disruptive or hazardous.
- Take charge and guide the work of other Public Safety personnel in various situations until relieved by a superior officer.
- Answer calls and complaints involving fire, traffic, incidents of a criminal nature or public safety issue.
- Investigate crimes against persons and property.
- Interview victims and witnesses.
- Arrest person or persons suspected of a crime, using force if required.
- Search for and evaluate evidence; seize evidence or contraband.
- Prepare various records and incident reports.
- Testify in Court as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required
- Currently employed or employed within the last 5 years as a MPCTC certified Maryland Police Officer (blue card) OR a graduate of an approved Maryland SPO entry level program.
- Two years of experience as a certified campus public safety officer, law enforcement, corrections, or non-certified public safety officer.
Licenses and Certifications
- Must attain Special Police Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Valid driver’s license from state of residence and evidence of a good driving record is required.
- Certification in First Aid, AED and CPR.
Additional Requirements
- Able and willing to work at any campus and on any shift.
- Must pass a state background check as required by MSP Licensing.
- Must pass a drug (CDS) screen.
- Letter of good standing from previous law enforcement agency (if applicable).
Hiring Range $21.62 to $27.02 per hour.
Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. Please submit a resume which includes all relevant experience.
Application Process:
- Click Here to apply online.
- Upload copy of MPCTC police certification or copy of blue card (if applicable).
- Upload copy of current SPO entry level S number approved program certification (if SPO entry level program graduate only)
- Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
- For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.
- Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery Collage and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.
