University Police Officer I (Entry level academy recruits)

University Police Officer I

Your incredible career starts here! Excellent benefits including tuition remission for employees and dependents. The University of Maryland Department of Public Safety (UMPD) is a full-service, legislated police agency that serves the myriad needs of the students, faculty, staff, and visitors within its jurisdiction. The University of Maryland Police Officers patrol designated areas by vehicle and foot; respond to calls for assistance and emergencies; apprehend, detain, process, and arrest individuals who violate Maryland Vehicle and Criminal laws; interacts with and establishes rapport with the campus community; testifies in court cases as necessary, and work rotating shifts. Police officers may be called back to duty in emergency situations and are required to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed by the department.

Physical Demands : The incumbent will be expected to maintain their physical condition in order to successfully accomplish all assignments without jeopardizing their personal well-being or that of the community which they are expected to serve. Assignments and tasks may include the ability to operate two-way radios and telephones in a variety of environments; to sit, drive, stand, walk, climb, and run for sustained periods of time; to lift, drag, and carry heavy objects; to detect situations imperiling public safety; to physically respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force; to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly; to operate emergency vehicles under all conditions; to meet Maryland Police Training Commission and institutional proficiency requirements in the care and use of firearms; and to work in and wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed by UMDPS. Police officers are essential and may be called back to duty in emergency situations.

Preferences : In addition to the above, Police Officer applicants must :

• Be 21 years of age upon graduation from the Police Academy;
• Be a citizen of the United States; or a permanent legal resident of the U.S who is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces; and has submitted an application for U.S. Citizenship that is pending approval; and submits documents to the hiring law enforcement agency that support a claim of Citizenship or permanent legal residency and proof of a pending application for U.S. Citizenship.
• Meet various physical requirements; have vision that is correctable to 20 / 20 in each eye;
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.

Serious applicants must complete an extensive background check which takes approximately 5-6 months including the following :

Applicants who are not selected for hire during this process may reapply for future vacancies in one year unless notified of disqualification. Notifications regarding this position are made via email, therefore you should monitor your email regularly. Be sure to update your junk / spam settings to allow for addresses from "@umpd.umd.edu" and "@signup.com" Applicants successfully completing the screenings / tests will be eligible to complete a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Police Academy which is approximately 6 months long. The expected hiring / start date for the academy will be late spring 2026. This is a regular non-exempt position with a full benefits package including :

Must possess a Class C drivers license.