Johns Hopkins - Lateral Police Officer

Johns Hopkins is committed to building a police department that is public-facing, public-serving, and publicly accountable, reinventing public safety by investing in and implementing modern, progressive policing policies to support safe and secure environments built on trust and partnership with students, staff, and neighbors.

Venable, a world-renowned law firm, wrote: “it is clear that the Johns Hopkins Police Department (“JHPD”) stands out as a new model for publicly accountable, transparent, and community-oriented police departments in the country…Johns Hopkins has taken initiative and utilized the best practices gleaned from peer institutions’ legislation and policies. That framework positions the JHPD as the most progressive campus police department, and among the most progressive police departments in the country.”

Job Description/General Duties:

Represents the JHPD’s vision, mission and values when interacting with university, community, advocacy groups, and coordinates JHPD resources and activities via direction from their supervision to address concerns about university and community issues.
Provides the full level of law enforcement work, enforcing laws, rules and regulations governing the safety and protection of individuals, building and property. Performs simple and complex problem-solving projects designed to enhance safety and prevent or reduce harm.

Coordinates and cooperates with Campus Safety and Security Command Staff in the preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints, reported criminal offenses, and disruptions.
Conducts the investigation of incidents reported on the shift.
Coordinates preliminary investigative activities at a crime scene or significant or unusual event until the arrival of an investigative entity.
Interacts with university community and establishes a rapport with the surrounding communities.
Directs traffic and assists with crowd control.
Provides the public with safety information and conducts community related public safety programs.
Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events.
Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and clothing. Operates and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment such as self-defense tools.
Performs or assists in collection and preservation of evidence.
Conducts or assists with serving warrants and summonses.
Prepares or assists with cases for court, including testifying in court when necessary.
Collaborates with local and state law enforcement agencies when needed.
Performs office duties such as answering telephones, dispatching, issuance of parking permits and providing general information.
Maintains visitor logs.

Benefits:

• $70,000 starting salary
• $15,000 salary increase for obtainment of Maryland Law Enforcement Certification
• 20% incentive for Baltimore City Residents
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Live Near Your Work grants to use toward down payment & closing costs
• Tuition support for employees & dependent children
• Non-Competitive career pathway through Police Officer III
• Annual step increases

Testing Requirements:

• Physical Agility Testing - the department’s requirements align with standard police physical ability tests, and lateral candidates must meet or exceed the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) certification standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

JHU is firmly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to compliance with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and educational programs. As an equal opportunity employer, JHU adheres to the standards of fairness and inclusivity within its hiring process. To ensure an equitable and impartial recruitment process, applicants are not required to disclose demographic information during the application process for any position with JHU. In compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws, the JHPD’s recruitment and selection standards do not permit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or any other protected characteristic