Police Officer
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on August 19, 2023
Job Vacancy Announcement
Position Information
Position Title
Police Officer
Position Type
Staff
Department
College Police and Emergency Management
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union/Non Union
Union
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Grade
9
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
$47,029 to $51,731Annually
Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Job Description Summary
Responsible for performing specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing
violations, enforcing laws and regulations on College property apprehending violators, and reporting infractions of rules and regulations of the College.
Minimum Qualifications
The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PGCC154711/12
Open Date
05/20/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Background Check Statement
Prince George's Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.College Police applicants will be required to complete a comprehensive background screen such as; background investigation, polygraph, psychological screening, medical, drug, and Maryland State Police background.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Prince George's Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or a valid exemption and tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu.
Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Police Officer
Position Type
Staff
Department
College Police and Emergency Management
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union/Non Union
Union
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Grade
9
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
$47,029 to $51,731Annually
Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Job Description Summary
Responsible for performing specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing
violations, enforcing laws and regulations on College property apprehending violators, and reporting infractions of rules and regulations of the College.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma.
- Must be certified by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) or eligible for certification within 7 months from the hire date by receiving approval from MPCTC to complete the mandated 240 hours for compared compliance. To qualify for certification under compared compliance, you must have completed a recognized law enforcement training academy consisting of 1104 hours of classroom instruction or have been a former certified police officer who has been absent from law enforcement for no more than three but less than five years. We are a dual certified agency.
- You must be eligible to receive with in 12 months from the hire date the Special Police Commission and Maryland State Police (MSP) Handgun Permit through Maryland State Police after the background investigation.
- Applicants will be required to complete a comprehensive background screen such as: interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological screening, medical, drug, and MSP background.
The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.
- Responds to calls for service.
- Patrols (on foot or by motorized vehicle) assigned areas of the campus to preserve general order.
- Enforces traffic laws and regulations and issues citations and warnings.
- Makes investigations and arrests as necessary.
- Presents oral testimony in court.
- Maintains security checks of the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment; checks doors and windows.
- Maintains individual protection for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus.
- Accompanies persons transporting large sums of money or other valuables to provide protection.
- Provides assistance and advice to students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus security regulations.
- Investigates suspicious actions, persons, and other indications of unusual activity.
- Prepares records and written reports as required.
- Reports the existence of dangerous or defective conditions to the appropriate College departments.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment.
- Must satisfactorily pass a psychological evaluation.
- Must satisfactorily pass a medical exam and drug screen.
- Must qualify for Maryland State Special Police Commission and Handgun permit.
- Must be able to work required overtime for college sponsored events, college registration, both on campus and at extension centers.
- Must also be able to work beyond assigned shift hours and/or on weekends and/or other shift hours.
- Hours for this position will be determined.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PGCC154711/12
Open Date
05/20/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Background Check Statement
Prince George's Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.College Police applicants will be required to complete a comprehensive background screen such as; background investigation, polygraph, psychological screening, medical, drug, and Maryland State Police background.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Prince George's Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or a valid exemption and tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu.
Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education details must be included in your application.)
- Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
- One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
- Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
- High School Diploma or GED
- None of the above
- * Briefly describe your experience referenced in the previous question. Do not enter 'See Resume'
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you a Police Officer certified by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissioner or eligible for certification under compared compliance? To be eligible for certification you must have completed a recognized law enforcement training academy consisting of 1104 hours of classroom instruction or have been a former certified police officer who has been absent from law enforcement for no more than three but less than five years.
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HERC
- HigherEd Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Personal Referral
- PGCC Website
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- The Washington Post
- Other: Please indicate below
- Educause
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please be advised that as required by the 1986 Immigration Act, candidates must be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing identity and that you are a U.S. Citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. It is the college's policy that PGCC does not provide sponsorship for prospective employees. Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation 1