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University Special Police Sergeant-Overnight Shift (Hopkins Bloomberg Center)

The Johns Hopkins University
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual for the position of University Special Police Sergeant - Overnight Shift at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC.

  • This position is for the overnight shift, Monday-Friday 11:30 PM - 7:00 AM. This position is required to be on-call one weekend a month.

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 inARMSfor 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 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Prior experience in corporate/public safety/military/law enforcement.
  • Must have two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in corporate/public safety/military/law enforcement.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently serve as an 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, ASP Expandable Baton.

Classified Title: Campus Police Sergeant

Job Posting Title (Working Title): University Special Police Sergeant-Overnight Shift (Hopkins Bloomberg Center)

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 11:30 PM-7:00 AM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: District of Columbia/(Washington, DC)

Department name: 555 Penn

Personnel area: University Administration

Salary : $21 - $37

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