Captain
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Full-time
Transportation
Posted on April 12, 2024
Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 62 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Located on the historic Eastern Shore, SU's beautiful campus is some 30 miles from the Atlantic beaches and 2.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Job Summary
Performs duties of a University Police Officer. Oversight of daily agency operations and monitorization of delegated duties and responsibilities department wide. Responsible for the University Emergency Preparedness policies, training, compliance and response practices both departmental and campus wide Serves as Assistant Accreditation Manager and Recruitment/Selection Coordinator. Responsible for ensuring criminal and administrative complaints are investigated to include coordination with allied agencies. Will assume command of the police department in the Chief’s absence, unless otherwise delegated by the Chief.
Authority and Accountability
Direct report to the Chief or Police. Three Lieutenants report directly to Captain for day-to-day operations.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website https://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions. Applications received by April 10, 2024 will receive full consideration; the position is open until filled.
To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit all of the following: A cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references. All documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any documents via E-mail.
Salisbury University (SU) has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities to all qualified people. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to: Humberto Aristizabal, Director of Fair Practices & EEO/AA, Title IX Coordinator, 131 Holloway Hall; Tel. (410)548-3508.
Job Summary
Performs duties of a University Police Officer. Oversight of daily agency operations and monitorization of delegated duties and responsibilities department wide. Responsible for the University Emergency Preparedness policies, training, compliance and response practices both departmental and campus wide Serves as Assistant Accreditation Manager and Recruitment/Selection Coordinator. Responsible for ensuring criminal and administrative complaints are investigated to include coordination with allied agencies. Will assume command of the police department in the Chief’s absence, unless otherwise delegated by the Chief.
Authority and Accountability
Direct report to the Chief or Police. Three Lieutenants report directly to Captain for day-to-day operations.
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field and seven years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, to include police supervisor and commander.
- Possess a valid Maryland non-commercial class C or equivalent driver’s license.
- Possess a current police officer certification by the MPTC.
- Must be detail oriented and have excellent interpersonal, customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral and written communication skills.
- Must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Must have a thorough understanding of police operations, community policing, criminal investigation, and crime prevention; interact well with diverse university community, must demonstrate strong leadership and develop positive and productive work relationships.
- Must be well versed in the accreditation process.
- Must be proficient in emergency preparedness, the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System
- University policing knowledge or experience
- Willingness to be available for rotational on call status
- Documented police command and or leadership training
Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website https://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions. Applications received by April 10, 2024 will receive full consideration; the position is open until filled.
To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit all of the following: A cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references. All documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any documents via E-mail.
Salisbury University (SU) has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities to all qualified people. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to: Humberto Aristizabal, Director of Fair Practices & EEO/AA, Title IX Coordinator, 131 Holloway Hall; Tel. (410)548-3508.
