Johns Hopkins University
JHPD Police Lieutenant
The Johns Hopkins Police Department is committed to the equitable delivery of police services that prioritizes the well-being of our students, staff, faculty and guests. We build trust by engaging our community and partners as co-creators of the campus safety environment. We employ knowledgeable, service-focused professionals who embrace diversity and recognize that safety is a community effort. Johns Hopkins University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as Police Lieutenants. We are accepting applications for lateral police candidates who meet the experience qualifications as a certified law enforcement officer in a full-service law enforcement agency (Maryland or Out-of-State). Applicants must be Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) Certified OR meet Comparative Compliance Standards. Police Lieutenants work in a team environment with integrity, professionalism, humanity and courage to protect the lives and property of the Johns Hopkins community. The Johns Hopkins Police Lieutenant will lead through the lens of 21st century policing and ensures officers and supervisors perform their duties in a manner that furthers public trust. Work will be supervised on a daily basis by a Captain. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Represents the JHPDs mission, vision and values when interacting with university, community, advocacy groups, and coordinates JHPD resources and activities via direction from their supervision to address concerns about university and community issues. Provides the full level of law enforcement work, enforcing laws, rules and regulations governing the safety and protection of individuals, building and property. Perform simple and complex problem-solving projects designed to enhance safety and prevent or reduce harm. Provides direct support for the allocation and direction of resources (manpower, vehicles, equipment and supplies) to meet the needs of the JHPD and is responsible for management of operational and overtime expenditures to ensure that funds utilized are used appropriately and within the mission of the JHPD. Provides management of day-to-day operations of a patrol area, which includes direct supervision and performance management of Sergeants who oversee police officers assigned to the patrol area. Holds supervisors accountable for executing proactive and community policing initiatives, as well as crime initiatives strategies. Looks for opportunities to actively engage in community policing and models such for officers. Provides direct support in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the performance of assigned sworn staff; ensures performance requirements and personal development goals are met. Ensures priorities and community policing strategies for the patrol area are properly managed, holds supervisory personnel responsible for completing initiatives, and manages performance of all sergeants and officers in the assigned patrol area. Ensures subordinates regularly use and promote procedural justice principles, de-escalate situations as necessary, and are engaged in community policing and problem-solving activities. Coaches subordinates about performance issues, and trains subordinates in the handling of general management problems, monitors subordinates' professional behavior to proactively address potential issues, and recommends corrective action to address performance problems. Supervises special assignments and details as required. Coordinates and cooperates with Campus Safety and Security Command Staff in the preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints, reported criminal offenses, and disruptions. Coordinates preliminary investigative activities at a crime scene or significant or unusual event until the arrival of an investigative entity. Communicates and maintains good relations with the faculty, staff, students, public, other law enforcement agencies, and public officials. Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and clothing. Operates and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment such as self-defense tools and criminal detection devices. Collaborates with other JHU departments in an effort to determine the appropriate and necessary level of response to ensure safety for the community. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as: crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events. Responds to calls for assistance and emergency service and takes appropriate action. Conducts investigation of incidents reported on the shift. Performs or assists in collection and preservation of evidence. Conducts or assists with serving warrants and summonses. Prepares or assists with cases for court, including testifying in court when necessary. Interacts with college community and establish a rapport with the surrounding communities. Provides the public with safety information. Conducts community related public safety programs. Collaborates with local and state law enforcement agencies when needed. Directs traffic and assists with crowd control. Performs office duties such as answering telephones, dispatching, issuance of parking permits and providing general information. Maintains visitor logs. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of seven (7) years of total service as a commissioned law enforcement officer. A minimum of two (2) years of service in the rank of Lieutenant or a minimum of three (3) years of service in the rank of Sergeant. Distinguished service record, including excellent performance rating and has no record of serious or repeated disciplinary actions or citizen complaints. Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Comparative Compliance Standards: Minimum of 750 hours of acceptable entrance-level police academy training (not including firearms, field training, or in-service training) to meet COMAR and MPCTC requirements. Must currently be in good standing with a full-service law enforcement agency or have retired in good standing within 2 years of application. Comparative Compliance applicants must provide the academy curriculum that was completed with the total number of hours and provide a graduation certificate including successful completion of the academy. Conditions of Employment: Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Employees in this job classification will serve a one-year probationary period after successful completion of the Maryland Police Training Standards Commission (MPTSC) training academy, field training and all other requirements as defined by MPTSC for certification and/or recertification as MARYLAND LAW ENFORCEMENT. Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission or other state through the Comparative Compliance Training for lateral candidates. This is an abbreviated entrance level program designed for previously certified Maryland police officers who have been separated from law enforcement between 3 and 5 years, and non-Maryland state officers who completed an acceptable entrance level academy in another state or through the federal government as approved by the Maryland Police Training Commission. Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent legal resident of the United States who: (i) Is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces; and (ii) Has submitted an application for United States citizenship that is pending approval; and (2) Submit documents to the hiring law enforcement agency that support a claim of: (a) Citizenship; or (b) Permanent legal residency and proof of a pending application for United States citizenship. Must not have been convicted of a felony. Must demonstrate physical ability to perform job. Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License. Must have current MPTC certification or other non-Maryland state certification. Finalists will be required to complete a comprehensive background check, including medical exam, drug test, polygraph, and psychological evaluation. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively direct, manage and build teams. Ability to efficiently organize work and to quickly prioritize quickly; confidently manage multiple deadlines. Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and methods. Knowledge of related federal, state and municipal criminal laws. Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies and procedures. 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 and the surrounding communities. 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
The Johns Hopkins Police Department is committed to the equitable delivery of police services that prioritizes the well-being of our students, staff, faculty and guests. We build trust by engaging our community and partners as co-creators of the campus safety environment. We employ knowledgeable, service-focused professionals who embrace diversity and recognize that safety is a community effort. Johns Hopkins University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as Police Lieutenants. We are accepting applications for lateral police candidates who meet the experience qualifications as a certified law enforcement officer in a full-service law enforcement agency (Maryland or Out-of-State). Applicants must be Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) Certified OR meet Comparative Compliance Standards. Police Lieutenants work in a team environment with integrity, professionalism, humanity and courage to protect the lives and property of the Johns Hopkins community. The Johns Hopkins Police Lieutenant will lead through the lens of 21st century policing and ensures officers and supervisors perform their duties in a manner that furthers public trust. Work will be supervised on a daily basis by a Captain. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Represents the JHPDs mission, vision and values when interacting with university, community, advocacy groups, and coordinates JHPD resources and activities via direction from their supervision to address concerns about university and community issues. Provides the full level of law enforcement work, enforcing laws, rules and regulations governing the safety and protection of individuals, building and property. Perform simple and complex problem-solving projects designed to enhance safety and prevent or reduce harm. Provides direct support for the allocation and direction of resources (manpower, vehicles, equipment and supplies) to meet the needs of the JHPD and is responsible for management of operational and overtime expenditures to ensure that funds utilized are used appropriately and within the mission of the JHPD. Provides management of day-to-day operations of a patrol area, which includes direct supervision and performance management of Sergeants who oversee police officers assigned to the patrol area. Holds supervisors accountable for executing proactive and community policing initiatives, as well as crime initiatives strategies. Looks for opportunities to actively engage in community policing and models such for officers. Provides direct support in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the performance of assigned sworn staff; ensures performance requirements and personal development goals are met. Ensures priorities and community policing strategies for the patrol area are properly managed, holds supervisory personnel responsible for completing initiatives, and manages performance of all sergeants and officers in the assigned patrol area. Ensures subordinates regularly use and promote procedural justice principles, de-escalate situations as necessary, and are engaged in community policing and problem-solving activities. Coaches subordinates about performance issues, and trains subordinates in the handling of general management problems, monitors subordinates' professional behavior to proactively address potential issues, and recommends corrective action to address performance problems. Supervises special assignments and details as required. Coordinates and cooperates with Campus Safety and Security Command Staff in the preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints, reported criminal offenses, and disruptions. Coordinates preliminary investigative activities at a crime scene or significant or unusual event until the arrival of an investigative entity. Communicates and maintains good relations with the faculty, staff, students, public, other law enforcement agencies, and public officials. Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and clothing. Operates and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment such as self-defense tools and criminal detection devices. Collaborates with other JHU departments in an effort to determine the appropriate and necessary level of response to ensure safety for the community. Participates as instructed in specialized unit activities such as: crime prevention, recertification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events. Responds to calls for assistance and emergency service and takes appropriate action. Conducts investigation of incidents reported on the shift. Performs or assists in collection and preservation of evidence. Conducts or assists with serving warrants and summonses. Prepares or assists with cases for court, including testifying in court when necessary. Interacts with college community and establish a rapport with the surrounding communities. Provides the public with safety information. Conducts community related public safety programs. Collaborates with local and state law enforcement agencies when needed. Directs traffic and assists with crowd control. Performs office duties such as answering telephones, dispatching, issuance of parking permits and providing general information. Maintains visitor logs. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of seven (7) years of total service as a commissioned law enforcement officer. A minimum of two (2) years of service in the rank of Lieutenant or a minimum of three (3) years of service in the rank of Sergeant. Distinguished service record, including excellent performance rating and has no record of serious or repeated disciplinary actions or citizen complaints. Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Comparative Compliance Standards: Minimum of 750 hours of acceptable entrance-level police academy training (not including firearms, field training, or in-service training) to meet COMAR and MPCTC requirements. Must currently be in good standing with a full-service law enforcement agency or have retired in good standing within 2 years of application. Comparative Compliance applicants must provide the academy curriculum that was completed with the total number of hours and provide a graduation certificate including successful completion of the academy. Conditions of Employment: Satisfactory completion of a Maryland Police Training Commission recognized or approved Police Academy Training program and successful completion of a Police Field Training program. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Employees in this job classification will serve a one-year probationary period after successful completion of the Maryland Police Training Standards Commission (MPTSC) training academy, field training and all other requirements as defined by MPTSC for certification and/or recertification as MARYLAND LAW ENFORCEMENT. Certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police Training Commission or other state through the Comparative Compliance Training for lateral candidates. This is an abbreviated entrance level program designed for previously certified Maryland police officers who have been separated from law enforcement between 3 and 5 years, and non-Maryland state officers who completed an acceptable entrance level academy in another state or through the federal government as approved by the Maryland Police Training Commission. Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent legal resident of the United States who: (i) Is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces; and (ii) Has submitted an application for United States citizenship that is pending approval; and (2) Submit documents to the hiring law enforcement agency that support a claim of: (a) Citizenship; or (b) Permanent legal residency and proof of a pending application for United States citizenship. Must not have been convicted of a felony. Must demonstrate physical ability to perform job. Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License. Must have current MPTC certification or other non-Maryland state certification. Finalists will be required to complete a comprehensive background check, including medical exam, drug test, polygraph, and psychological evaluation. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively direct, manage and build teams. Ability to efficiently organize work and to quickly prioritize quickly; confidently manage multiple deadlines. Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and methods. Knowledge of related federal, state and municipal criminal laws. Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies and procedures. 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 and the surrounding communities. 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