Performs supervisory duties, such as assigning specific patrol responsibilities, establishing priorities and evaluating work performance; instructs, directs and guides the personnel on a patrol shift.
Conducts investigations and prepares detailed computer-generated and verbal reports on a variety of incidents including, but not limited to, criminal offenses, traffic accidents, and personal injuries and missing persons.
At the end of the tour-of-duty, the shift supervisor shall confer with the incoming supervisor.
Enforces all University rules, regulations and State laws.
A Sergeant/Shift Supervisor shall evaluate subordinates and encourage personnel to achieve maximum levels of efficiency.
A Sergeant/Shift Supervisor shall relay orders to subordinates and passes information up the chain-of-command to his/her superiors.
A Sergeant/Shift Supervisor are accountable for the accuracy, legibility and thoroughness of all reports submitted by their subordinates.
The Sergeant/Shift Supervisor are assigned specialized program assignments and ate responsible for program development and the training of police, staff and students about various campus safety programs.
The Sergeant/Shift Supervisor shall conduct required daily roll calls and inspection of their shift.
The Sergeant/Shift Supervisor shall perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED, A.A. desirable .
Two or more years law enforcement experience
Highly Desirable: Training Certifications in Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Investigations by the Maryland Police Training Commission in Defensive Tactics.
Thorough knowledge of citizens rights and responsibilities; of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
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.
Certification as a police officer by the Maryland Police Training Commission.
Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.
Additional Job Information:
Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability,
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting:
JR101602 Univ Police Officer IV (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) (Open) Department:
Police Department, PM Position Type:
Regular Open Date:
05-15-2026 Close Date:
$80,000-$85,952
Job Description:
Under general supervision, functions as a supervisor of a shift and/or complex specialized unit.
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