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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University Police Officer IV (Lieutenant)
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$69,272 / year median in Maryland
+7% projected growth
Job Description
University Police Officer IV (Lieutenant)
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 adnce 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.