Job Description Summary

Job Profile Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:

Under general supervision, functions as a supervisor of a shift and/or complex specialized unit.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only).

Responsibilities:
1. Supervises routine operations and staff of a shift, sets work priorities and evaluates staff; or functions as a senior specialist responsible for coordinating activities of a complex specialized unit.

2. Monitors operations and performance for adherence to departmental standards and takes corrective action as appropriate.

3. Prepares reports and makes recommendations to improve operations.

4. Investigates citizen complaints regarding police performance.

5. Assumes command at serious accidents or incidents.

6. Inspects law enforcement personnel under their supervision.

7. Reviews and edits reports from assigned staff.

8. Performs all the duties of a University Police Officer II and III UMES.

Physical Demands:
•May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
•May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
•May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
•May be required to operate a variety of equipment.

Licenses/ Certifications:
•Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission
•Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND Two years as a sworn police officer.

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.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit  https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

 

Best Consideration Date: N/A

 

Posting Close Date: N/A

 

Open Until Filled: Yes.

Department

UMES-VPAA-Public Safety

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$85,952

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.