Overview

A Police Officer Supervisor is the supervisory level of law enforcement at the College. Employees in this classification supervise police officers, and Building Security personnel performing campus policing to ensure the safety and security of the College, its students, employees, guests, buildings and property. This position receives general supervision from the Deputy Director and the Director of Public Safety.

Overview of position: Summary of position’s responsibilities

 A Police Supervisor is responsible for the:

Provide the full level of law enforcement work, enforcing laws, rules and regulations governing the safety and protection of individuals, building and property
Provide supervision, guidance and/or assistance to police sergeants, lower level police officers and building guards
Conduct training and continuing education for public safety personnel
Respond to calls for assistance and emergency service and take appropriate supervisory action
Conduct the investigation of  supervisor complaints and incidents involving public safety personnel
Assist the Director and Deputy Director in the management and maintenance of the department’s equipment
Review and assist with cases for court, including testifying in court when necessary
Interact with college community and establish a rapport with the public
Provide the public with safety information
Conduct community related public safety programs
Collaborate with local and state law enforcement agencies when needed
Direct traffic and assist with crowd control
Perform related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies and procedures
Ability to determine when laws and college policies have been violated and taking appropriate actions
Ability to supervise, train and lead Police Sergeants, lower level police officers and security personnel
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the college community including students, faculty, staff, and administrators in a multicultural environment.
Ability to operate a police car, police radio and other equipment or weapons as required (i.e. side handle baton, handcuffs, first aid equipment, etc.)
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to quickly analyze complex, sensitive and/or hazardous situations and issues and quickly devise solutions and action plans
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions
Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and methods
Knowledge of related federal and state criminal laws
Knowledge of the principles and methods of crime investigation, techniques of interrogation, and identification and preservation of physical evidence
Knowledge of the laws and protocols of arrest and evidence
Knowledge of the principles and methods of crime prevention
Knowledge of the principles and practices of crowd control and group behavior
Knowledge of police communications equipment
Skill in the use of police equipment

Work Environment:

This position regularly works both indoors and outdoors.  The position also works under exposure to injury resulting from dangerous weapons, physical violence, moving traffic or hazardous physical activities; is subject to verbal and physical abuse; works in all types of weather conditions and at all times of day; operates motor vehicles at high speeds for pursuit or emergency response purposes; and interacts with individuals under physical and/or emotional stress.  Duties may require the operation of a motor vehicle.  The position may be subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages and may work a rotating shift, holidays and weekends.  The work environment is highly diverse and demands a high level of cultural competence in interpersonal communications and interactions.

Physical Demands:

Duties require physical health, strength, agility and stamina. The work may entail sitting, standing, walking, running bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, crawling, kneeling, climbing and lifting and transporting both objects and persons.  Work requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, near vision acuity, and the ability to see and read printed material and computer screens.   Duties involve oral, written, electronic and telephonic communication.

This position is not subject to the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights (LEOBR) or to the Maryland Police Accountability Act (MPAA).  By accepting this position, the successful applicant/employee agrees to waive any and all rights that arise under the LEOBR or the MPAA.