Montgomery College has an immediate opening for a FT Campus Police Officer in the Department of Public Safety on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The shift is Tuesday - Saturday from 2pm to 10:30pm.The work schedule is 5 days/40 hours a week. This is a Non-Bargaining, non-exempt, grade 19 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment.

 Job Description

Campus Police Officer Duties:

• Perform public safety officer duties at assigned campus and shift (shift and campus will be assigned by the Director).
• Patrol a designated area of the campus to preserve order, to prevent and deter crime; discover situations that may be of a criminal nature, or disruptive or hazardous.
• Take charge and guide the work of other Public Safety personnel in various situations until relieved by a superior officer.
• Answer calls and complaints involving fire, traffic, incidents of a criminal nature or public safety issue.
• Investigate crimes against persons and property.
• Interview victims and witnesses.
• Arrest person or persons suspected of a crime, using force if required.
• Search for and evaluate evidence; seize evidence or contraband.
• Prepare various records and incident reports.
• Testify in Court as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Currently employed or employed within the last 5 years as a MPCTC certified Maryland Police Officer (blue card) OR a graduate of an approved Maryland SPO entry level program.
• Two years of experience as a certified campus public safety officer, law enforcement, corrections, or non-certified public safety officer.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must attain Special Police Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid drivers license from state of residence and evidence of a good driving record is required.
• Certification in First Aid, AED and CPR.

Additional Requirements

• Able and willing to work at any campus and on any shift.
• Must pass a state background check as required by MSP Licensing.
• Must pass a drug (CDS) screen.
• Letter of good standing from previous law enforcement agency (if applicable).

Hiring Range $21.62 to $27.02 per hour.

Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity.  Please submit a resume which includes all relevant experience.

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online.
• Upload copy of MPCTC police certification or copy of blue card (if applicable).
• Upload copy of current SPO entry level S number approved program certification (if SPO entry level program graduate only)