Uniformed Police Officer II (UPO II)

Coppin State University

📍Baltimore, MD
Posted May 26, 2026
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Job Overview

Position

Uniformed Police Officer II (UPO II)

Company

Coppin State University

Location

Baltimore, MD

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4419104860

Job Description

Company Description

Coppin State University, a Historically Black Institution located in a vibrant urban setting, serves a diverse and multi-generational student population. The university is dedicated to providing educational opportunities that foster leadership, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. Committed to promoting cultural diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, Coppin State University plays an essential role in supporting economic development and social progress.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Uniformed Police Officer II (UPO II) position located in Baltimore, MD. The UPO II will be responsible for maintaining safety and security on university grounds, performing patrols, responding to emergencies, and investigating incidents. Day-to-day tasks include enforcing laws, managing evidence, participating in criminal investigations, and fostering a positive and secure environment for students, faculty, and visitors.

Qualifications

  • Experience and expertise in Law Enforcement and serving as a Police Officer

  • Knowledge and handling of Evidence and participation in Criminal Investigations

  • Familiarity with public safety, security protocols, and general safety practices

  • Ability to assess and manage emergency situations effectively

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with a diverse community

  • Completion of mandated training and certification required for law enforcement roles

  • High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in criminal justice or a related field is preferred

  • Prior law enforcement experience is strongly preferred

  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Walk me through the proper procedure for securing and managing a piece of evidence found at a crime scene on campus.
  • 2.How do you adapt your law enforcement approach when patrolling a diverse, multi-generational urban campus like Coppin State University?
  • 3.What are the critical first steps you take when responding to an active emergency or security threat on university grounds?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to de-escalate a tense situation involving a member of the community while still enforcing the law.
  • 2.Describe an experience where you had to manage a complex criminal investigation. How did you organize the information and evidence?
  • 3.Give an example of a time you had to work with a diverse group of people to achieve a common safety or security goal.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are on patrol and discover a student who is visibly distressed and holding a small amount of suspected contraband. The student begs you not to report it because they are on an academic scholarship. How do you handle this?
  • 2.You respond to a large, noisy campus gathering that has no immediate signs of violence but is violating university noise policies. As you approach, the crowd starts to become hostile toward your presence. What is your approach?

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Law EnforcementCriminal InvestigationsEvidence HandlingEmergency ResponseCampus SafetyCommunity PolicingDe-escalationPatrolChain of CustodySecurity Protocols

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