What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Police Officer II position at Bowie State University?
Job Posting
JR101002 University Police Officer II (Open)
Department
Police Department, PM
Position Type
Regular
Open Date
06-13-2025
Close Date
05-09-2025
$65,000
Job Description
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.
University Police Officer II
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medication examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class are required to maintain certification as specified by the MPTC.
Candidates for this position are essential employees and required to work forty hours per week on a rotating shift, seven days a week.
Additional Job Information
Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.
The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.
In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.
JR101002 University Police Officer II (Open)
Department
Police Department, PM
Position Type
Regular
Open Date
06-13-2025
Close Date
05-09-2025
$65,000
Job Description
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.
University Police Officer II
- A UPO II is under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement duties. Must meet all MPTC requirements for certification.
- A UPO II enforces the laws of the State of Maryland: apprehends and arrests violators.
- A UPO II conducts preliminary investigations and prepares detailed computer-generated incident and verbal reports.
- A UPO II responds to calls for service
- A UPO II is a First Responder to medical, and other emergencies that occur on campus
- A UPO II patrols campus to deter and detect criminal activity, identify hazards to the public and render services to the University Community.
- A UPO II enforces University rules, regulations, State and local laws; and issues related citations.
- A UPO II directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- A UPO II testifies in court.
- A UPO II will perform any other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Satisfactory completion of the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) Academy or approved Police Academy Training Program
- Must possess and maintain certification in the State of Maryland as a Police Officer
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the State of residence
- Must demonstrate physical ability to perform job as determined by a medical examination
- Must successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph and psychological evaluation
- This position requires a drug screening; pre-employment checks; and neighborhood canvas.
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medication examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class are required to maintain certification as specified by the MPTC.
Candidates for this position are essential employees and required to work forty hours per week on a rotating shift, seven days a week.
Additional Job Information
Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.
The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.
In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.
Salary : $65,000
