Career Opportunities

Duties:  Protects life and property at Morgan State University; enforces all rules and regulations set forth by the Morgan State University Board of Regents and the State of Maryland in accordance with the Maryland Annotated Code of Laws; patrols designated areas to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances; identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions; respond to calls for assistance and emergency service; take action as directed and assist in preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements; assist in collecting and preserving evidence; assist in surveillance and in serving warrants and summons; assists in the apprehension, detention, and processing of violators; performs searches, detains vehicles and persons, and makes arrests when institutional is present; interacts with campus community and establishes rapport with public; 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; assists in the preparation of cases; appears and testifies in court; directs traffic; operates and utilizes a variety of law enforcement equipment, e.g., self-defense tools and criminal detection devices; performs other duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; Possession of a valid Maryland Class C or equivalent driver’s license; satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Academy program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program; certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission.

Duties: Enforces University policies and procedures pertaining to public safety; plans and directs campus security activities, including special events and dignitary protection; works closely with the university administration to ensure compliance with or enforcement of Federal, State, local laws, as well as University policies, rules and regulations including the Jeanne Clery Act; develops, recommends, and administers security, parking enforcement, traffic flow policies, and procedures to insure the safety of students, staff, faculty, visitors, and property of the University; oversees follow-up investigations of all incidents/daily reports and recommends corrective action to resolve and prevent recurrence; collects and reports crime statistics; maintains leadership and guidance of subordinate staff members and facilitates disciplinary procedures; serves as a Liaison to first responder agencies; Working knowledge of personal computers and the applicable software; maintains records and disseminates them where appropriate within the university according to federal, and state guidelines; performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University; Ten (10) years experience as a sworn officer with progressively responsible policing experience including five years of supervisory command in law enforcement.