University Special Police Sergeant - Hopkins Bloomberg Center (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual for the position of University Special Police Sergeant.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• 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, procedures and regulations.
• Evaluate, assess, and prepare performance evaluations of subordinates.
• Monitors and ensure staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop subordinates.
• Coordinate with the Lieutenant for appropriate scheduling of officers to ensure adequate shift coverage for regular shifts, special events and future staffing needs.
• Partner with the Shift Lieutenant to plan and execute shift meetings and roll call to ensure overall information is shared with assigned shifts.
• Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment to improve security enforcement.
• Maintain all security devices and products to ensure good working condition.
• Conduct daily briefings to the University Special Police Lieutenant.
• Develop and implement preventative measures against accidents, thefts, and other risks.
• Trouble shoot any problems that may arise during the shift.
• Provide crime prevention training and education to the community we protect.
• Conduct shift-based drills to ensure security personnel readiness.
• Maintain training and development records.
• Monitor and track 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.
• Monitor 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 documented appropriately and in a timely manner 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 for administrative hearings concerning criminal offenses.
• Liaise with law enforcement members regarding crime prevention.
• Perform the requisite duties of University Special Police Sergeant 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 management from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to pass a police psychological suitability examination.
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare comprehensive reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to handle complex assignments.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Available to work weekends, holidays and other than regularly scheduled shifts.
• 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.
• Application for a University Special Police Officer commission will be made after hire and during the initial training period. The University will cover any expenses related to the application for the commission and permit. Denial by the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection of a commission or permit, or subsequent revocation of those privileges, may result in dismissal.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Prior experience in corporate/public safety/military/ law enforcement.

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in corporate/public safety/military/ law enforcement.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Must possess a valid U.S. motor vehicle driver's license and must have/maintain a clean motor vehicle driving record (no more than two points, currently).

• 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.

• Will be required to successfully complete a police psychological evaluation.

• 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.

• Currently serve as a Special Police Officer (SPO) supervisor or manager on a college campus.
• 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 and, ASP Expandable Baton.

Classified Title: Campus Police Sergeant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): University Special Police Sergeant - Hopkins Bloomberg Center (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OF  
Starting Salary Range: $21.80 - $37.80 HRLY ($72,110 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm On call two weekends per month 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: District of Columbia  
Department name: 555 Penn Public Safety   
Personnel area: University Administration