UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER II (SIGN-ON BONUS)

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

📍Baltimore, MD
Posted May 21, 2026

Job Overview

Position

UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER II (SIGN-ON BONUS)

Company

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

Location

Baltimore, MD

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4275750180

Job Description

*POLICE OFFICER LATERALS*
MUST BE CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED
RETIRED CERTIFIED OFFICERS ARE ALSO WELCOME
*$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR CURRENTLY CERTIFIED OFFICERS!*
*Market leader in Pay!*
*SALARY RANGE: $74,550.00 - $85,634.52*
*Commensurate with Education and Experience*
*Annual step increases for eligible officers after completion of probationary period.*
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER II
Ready to make a difference in a vibrant and dynamic university environment? The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is calling dedicated individuals like you to join our team!

About UMB Police
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety is dedicated to promoting a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our mission is to provide professional, ethical, and equitable public safety services through education, engagement, and collaboration.

SWORN TO PROTECT. COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY. JOIN UMB TODAY!
What We Offer
When you join UMB, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re joining a community that values your well-being and professional growth. Here is a glimpse of the exceptional benefits we offer:
Generous Paid Leave

  • Starting with 11 days of vacation per year

  • 16 paid holidays

  • 3 personal leave days

  • Unlimited sick time accrual

  • Community service leave

Additional Leave Benefits

  • Advanced Sick Leave

  • Extended Sick Leave

  • Leave Reserve Fund

  • Family Medical Leave

  • Parental Leave

  • Leave of Absence without Pay

  • Accident Leave Jury Duty and Leave for Legal Actions

Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Employee Wellness Programs

Financial Perks
Employee Assistance Program:

  • Access to the State Employees Credit Union of Maryland

  • Discounts on athletic events, cultural programs, library privileges, campus bookstore, and recreational activities.

  • Housing allowance

Employee Discounts

  • Live Near Your Work Program

  • Child Care Grant Program

  • Tuition Remission for you, your spouse, and children

  • Maryland Transit Benefits

  • Discounts at Lexington Market, local theaters, and more!

  • BJ’s Wholesale Club

  • Fast Park and Relax at BWI

  • Summer Camps

  • Tickets at Work Special offers at Lexington Market with your UMB One Card!

Professional Development
Opportunities for continuous learning and growth, including tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

Retirement Program
Participation in Law Enforcement Officer Pension System (LEOPS) retirement program effective from your date of hire.

Accreditations And Excellence

  • CALEA and IACLEA Accreditation: UMB Police and Public Safety has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) since 1996. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the gold standard in policing.

Community Outreach And Support Team (COAST) Programs
Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL):
UMB police and security officers collaborate with the UMB Community Engagement Center to offer free after-school mentoring for local youth. Participants in the PAL program help build community relations with officers, gaining insights into community service. Activities include homework help, games, field trips, and overnight conferences.

Co-Responder Model:
Our officers encounter individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health crises, and other vulnerable situations while patrolling. Officers are able to provide or direct community members to resources that specialize in crisis intervention, aid, and assistance.

Comfort K9 Program:
UMB was the third university police department in the nation to implement a comfort dog program, providing emotional support to our community.

Safety Awareness Officers:
Our officers evaluate various locations on campus to identify potential safety or security concerns and recommend solutions.

Compensation Package
Salary Range: $74,550.00 - $85,634.52
Important:
Newly hired lateral officers during the effective period of the MOU Agreement will be placed at the appropriate step on the Police Pay Scale in the MOU based on experience and education, as determined by the University.

Extensive training and development opportunities
About The Role
As a University Police Officer II, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety on our bustling campus. Our full-service police department operates 24/7, ensuring the well-being of our community. You will have full police authority as commissioned by the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) and will work closely with our dedicated non-sworn security force and professional staff. Whether it is foot patrol, bike patrol, or responding to calls, you will be on the front lines, making a real impact.

Expectations
The ideal candidate will personally connect with the Administration and Finance Guiding Principles which closely mirror UMB’s core values: Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

If you are certified by the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Read the full job posting carefully to ensure you meet all requirements.

Job Requirements
Primary Duties:

  • Patrols designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions. Maintains a visible presence to deter crime.

  • Responds to calls for emergency service, evaluates the situation and determines appropriate course of action. Performs crowd control; responds to emergency situations; administers emergency medical aid.

  • Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements; collects, preserves, and processes evidence.

  • Conducts surveillance and serves warrants and summonses. Performs searches and detains suspicious vehicles and persons. Arrests, searches, restrains, transports, guards, and processes violators.

  • Interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with public.

  • Mediates disputes and provides advice on legal rights and processes. Performs crisis mediation with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suicide, or hostage situations.

  • Operates a variety of communication equipment to obtain, report, and verify information. Prepares and completes a variety of detailed reports and forms to support investigations.

  • Prepares cases; appears and testifies in court.

  • Enforces laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations.

  • Directs traffic, investigates accidents, determines cause, and takes appropriate action.

  • Inspects and maintains assigned equipment including firearms and clothing. Operates and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment such as firearms and other self-defense tools and criminal detection devices.

  • Assists in the training and directs the activities of law enforcement and other support personnel.

  • Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as: crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events.

Note:
The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED

  • Experience: Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program. MPTC Certification

  • 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.

  • Other: Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.

Other Requirements

  • At least 21 years old

  • U.S. Citizen

  • Vision: 20/100 (correctable to 20/30) with corrective lenses

  • No felony convictions

  • Physically capable

  • Availability for weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on-call

  • Valid Driver's License

  • Finalists will be required to complete a comprehensive background check, including drug test, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.

Conditions Of Employment
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class are required to maintain certification as specified by the Maryland Police Training Commission. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Job
Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff

Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time

Shift
Day Job

Organization
Department of Public Safety

Job Posting
Apr 2, 2026

Unposting Date
Jun 1, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How does your prior law enforcement certification prepare you for the specific duties of a University Police Officer II at UMB, and how will you adapt your training to a campus environment?
  • 2.UMB utilizes a Co-Responder Model for individuals experiencing mental health crises or homelessness. Walk me through your understanding of this model and how you would implement it on patrol.
  • 3.Given that UMB Police holds dual CALEA and IACLEA accreditations, how do these standards influence your daily law enforcement practices and documentation?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you successfully built trust with a community demographic that was initially hesitant or wary of law enforcement.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you encountered an individual experiencing a severe mental health crisis. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
  • 3.UMB's PAL program involves mentoring local youth through after-school activities. Give an example of a time you mentored or positively influenced a young person in your professional capacity.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are on foot patrol and observe a student who appears to be having a panic attack, hyperventilating and visibly distressed outside a campus library. How do you respond?
  • 2.While patrolling near the UMB Community Engagement Center, you encounter a homeless individual who is refusing to leave a doorway but is not committing a serious crime. How do you balance enforcement with the department's mission of providing equitable public safety and aid?

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