University Police Officer IV (Sergeant)
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About the role
Job Description Summary
Job Profile SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Public Safety at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a full-time, nonexempt position with benefits.
Salary: $64,907 - $73,064
Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:
• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
• Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days
per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-
call pay and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, functions as a supervisor of a shift and/or complex specialized unit.
• Supervision of all police personnel working under their immediate span of
control, to include communications personnel and all security officers.
• Supervise police officers working with them in the absence of their
immediate supervisor. The ability to Assume command of the police
department in the case of an incident, or emergency, and maintain
command until the arrival of command personnel.
• Supervision to include deploying personnel, maintaining good morale,
monitoring working caseloads of reports and investigations, and answering
any questions regarding the UMES campus.
• Supervision of the communications center and responsibility for all of the
security officers that are working during the supervisor's shift.
• Ensure minimum staffing and assume the leadership role during an incident
on campus until the response of the command staff if needed.
• Performs all the duties of a University Police Officer II and III UMES.
Physical Demands:
• May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping,
reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
Preferences:
• Experience as a supervisor of police personnel, in any department, not
required that it occurred at U.M.E.S. This experience could have occurred
on a temporary basis or during the administration of a special police unit.
• The ability to successfully complete the required first line supervisor
training conducted by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training
Commission.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a police officer.
• Ability to supervision and maintain patrol Group 1.
• Ability to maintain the safe operation and order for the police department
on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus.
• Ability to successful complete the Maryland Police and Corrections
Training Commission first line supervision class.
Licenses/ Certifications:
• Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police
Training Commission
• Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED AND Two years as a sworn police officer.
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.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: July 26, 2026 11:59 p.m.
Open Until Filled: N/A
Department
UMES-VPAA-Public SafetyWorker Sub-Type
Staff RegularSalary Range
$64,907 - $73,064EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.
Title IX Statement
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.