Position Title

Police Officer (8am x 4am Shift)

Employee Type

Regular

Office/Department

Public Safety

Work Environment

Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Job Type

Full time

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits/

Compensation Range

$24.29 - $30.36

Anticipated Start Date

07/01/2025

If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date

Position Duties

The Police Office position is an experienced law enforcement officer position. Campus police officers are responsible for providing highly visible patrols on and around the University campus, responding to calls for services, and identifying problem areas and situations. Campus police officers report to the Shift Supervisor (Sergeant) on their respective shifts.

Essential Functions

Patrol campus and the surrounding areas, respond to calls for service, back-up officers, identify and report hazards and suspicious activities.  Patrol the campus being highly visible and alert for safety and security hazards, suspicious activities and intruders.  Respond to alarms.  Respond to all calls for campus police services.  Render services as per departmental procedure.  Secure buildings, offices, classrooms, and other areas per procedures. 

Reported incidents are investigated. Incidents are investigated thoroughly and completely with detailed information provided in a written report. Resources are sought to facilitate a logical solution/conclusion to the problem. Seeks solutions to situations and incidents.

Provide assistance to the sick and injured as per the procedures identified by the National Safety Council.  Identify situations requiring medical assistance.  Rendering aid as CPR and First Aid certification.  Utilize AED's and other issued equipments as per procedures. Provide escorts for sick or injured students, faculty and staff. Provide instructions to the Loyola community during emergencies, routine events and upon request. Makes arrests and/or transports arrestees to central booking. Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.

Articulate information about the University, the Department of Public Safety (procedures and programs) and provide written details about incidents and events.  Articulate accurate information about the University. Write complete, accurate, and comprehensible details about incidents and events as require by departmental procedure.

Assist in controlling traffic, parking enforcement and vehicle assists; contain and control crowds, provide safe environment during large events.  Control traffic as directed.  Enforce all parking rules and regulations.  Assist motorist with vehicle problems.  Contain and control crowds in order to preserve peace and maintain a safe environment.

Education Required High school diploma or GED

Education Preferred Associate's or vocational/technical school degree

Other Professional Licensures Valid Driver's License Required, Completion of certified police academy

Work Experience 3 - 5 years

Describe Required Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Meet standards and gain a Maryland Special Police Commission. Complete and pass New Office Orientation Course. Complete and pass the First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification. Complete and pass Field Training with a Field Training Officer (FTO). Complete 32 hours mandatory in-service training each year to maintain Police status and pay. Ability to write and articulate information accurately. Required to work mandatory overtime as needed. Knowledgeable of the University, its building, hours of operation and basic departmental functions. Knowledgeable of the local area, major roadways, and proximity to local transportation points. Be familiar with local governmental service points (police, fire, schools, etc.), health care facilities , and is able to promptly provide access to such services. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via two way radio. Ability to work holidays, weekends, during emergency conditions and additional shifts as required. Must be able to successfully complete driver's clearance process. Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity. Must pass physical exam and drug test. Must be able to secure a State of Maryland Special Police Commission (Fingerprint and FBI background check).

Physical/Environmental Demands Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures.

Physical/Environmental Example Extensive walking, running, bending, standing, stretching, sitting, climbing stair, riding bicycle (if applicable). Working in all weather elements and temperatures. Possible exposures to hazardous materials, bodily fluids and contagious diseases. Exposure to loud sounds such as fire/burglar alarms, concerts, large indoor and outdoor events and stadium settings. Must have the ability to perform the functions of a law enforcement officer which would include being able to effect the physical arrest of a suspect, being able to climb stairs, walk across campus, stand for extended periods of time, being able to stoop down, bend over etc. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and wear appropriate uniforms.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

Diversity Statement