JHPD Police Lieutenant

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Comparative Compliance Standards :

Conditions of Employment :

Finalists will be required to complete a comprehensive background check, including medical exam, drug test, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :