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We are actively recruiting for entry level police officers and/or experienced state certified sworn police officers.

Police officers at the University of Maryland have the authority to respond to and investigate crimes, make arrests, and carry firearms, as well as to direct and/or regulate traffic and enforce Maryland traffic law. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Emergency response to crimes in progress and to life-threatening incidents
  • Traffic collision investigation and reporting
  • Crime and incident reporting
  • Follow-up investigations
  • Patrolling the campus in marked and unmarked police vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and walking patrols
  • Walking safety escorts, vehicle jump starts and lockouts
  • Safety presentations
  • Interact with and establish rapport with the campus community
  • Provide testimony in court cases
  • Work rotating shifts
  • Police officers may be called to duty in emergency situations and are required to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed by the department

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. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages designed to attract motivated career professionals. 

We invite you to become part of “Protecting Maryland’s Future” – the University of Maryland Police Department.

Learn more about the Police Officer hiring process.

 

University Police Officer II (Laterals/Recent Retirees)

Salary Range - $67,660.31 - $72,862.48.

Job Description Summary

The University of Maryland Department of Public Safety (UMPD) is a full-service, legislated police agency that serves the myriad needs of the students, faculty, staff, and visitors within its jurisdiction. UMPD is currently recruiting candidates to be considered for the position of University Police Officer II. Applicants must have a non-provisional police officer certification through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission, or comparable police certification through another state (Comparative Compliance), must have successfully completed a Police Field Training Program and must have successfully completed a probationary period with a police agency.* 

UMPD is seeking dynamic individuals that exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability and integrity combined with excellent communication skills to serve the University of Maryland community.

University of Maryland Police Officers patrol designated areas by vehicle and foot; respond to calls for assistance and emergencies; apprehend, detain, process, and arrest individuals who violate Maryland Vehicle and Criminal laws; interacts with and establishes rapport with the campus community; testifies in court cases as necessary, and work rotating shifts. Police officers may be called back to duty in emergency situations and are required to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed by the department.

Job Requirements: 

The employee will be expected to maintain their physical condition in order to successfully accomplish all assignments without jeopardizing their personal well-being or that of the community which they are expected to serve. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed by UMDPS. Police officers are essential and may be called back to duty in emergency situations.

Licenses/ Certifications:
Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program. OTHER: Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission and valid Maryland Non- commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license.

In addition to the above, Police Officer applicants must:
• Be 21 years of age upon graduation from the Police Academy;
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Meet various physical requirements; have vision that is correctable to 20/20 in each eye;
• Must not have been convicted of a felony;
Considered applicants must participate in the following:
• Physical Agility test;
• Oral Interview
• Truth Verification Examination (Polygraph);
• Drug Screening;
• Physical and Psychological Examination (after Conditional Offer of Employment); and
• Complete background investigation

The complete hiring process takes 2-3 months. Applicants who are not selected for hire during this process may reapply for future vacancies in one year unless notified of disqualification. 

This is a regular non-exempt position with a full benefits package including:
•Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans.
•Tuition reimbursement program for employee and dependents.
•Law Enforcement Officers of the State of Maryland Pension System (LEOPS).
•Generous leave package
•Life insurance programs, deferred compensation packages, long- term disability, and participation in the State Credit Union.

Applicants can apply here. The closing date for this position is December 31, 2025. 

 

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