Careers
Join us and be part of Protecting Maryland’s Future!
When working at the University of Maryland Police Department, you will join a team of dedicated professionals who have chosen a rewarding career path with an agency that is steeped in tradition and pride. Over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff call the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park campus home. With approximately 10,000 students living on-campus and over 100 countries represented at UMD, protecting UMD is more than a statement, it’s a calling.
We are looking for service-oriented people, who have a passion for helping others. Who not only respond to calls for service but who look for creative, innovative solutions to help improve our services and outreach to our community. Who share our mission and values and support the university’s mission and values. If this is you, and you are looking for a career that is about making a difference, not just in the community but in the profession, with excellent benefits that include tuition remission for employees and dependents, then a career with UMPD may be a good choice for you.
Looking for an advanced education?
The University of Maryland is a leading public research institution. Use your tuition remission benefit to finish your degree or go for an advanced degree. Spouses and children may also take advantage of this opportunity to complete their undergraduate degree. Eligibility for spouses and children begins after two years of service.