Captain-JHPD; Johns Hopkins Public Safety

Overview

We employ knowledgeable, service-focused professionals who embrace diversity and recognize that safety is a community effort. Johns Hopkins Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as Captain - JHPD
. 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 Captains work in a team environment with integrity, professionalism, humanity and courage to protect the lives and property of the Johns Hopkins community.

They regularly engage with students, faculty, staff and visitors to provide services and information. They will provide campus police services to the Homewood Campus, East Baltimore and Peabody Campus where officers will be assigned. They will ensure JHPD is a leader in the provision of responsive, quality and customer service-oriented policing. The Johns Hopkins Police Captain will lead through the lens of 21st century policing and ensure officers and supervisors perform their duties in a manner that furthers public trust.

Work will be supervised on a daily basis by the Deputy Chief of Police.

Salary and Incentives – $15,000 CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE (increase to base salary) and City Residency Incentive (20% over base salary).

• Represents the JHPD s mission, vision and values when interacting with university, community, advocacy groups. Coordinates JHPD resources and activities via direction from supervision to address concerns about university and community issues.
• Represents the JHPD leadership team when interacting with university, community, advocacy groups.
• Provides the full level of law enforcement work, enforcing laws, rules and regulations governing the safety and protection of individuals, buildings and property. Performs 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 manages operational and overtime expenditures to ensure funds are used appropriately and within the mission of the JHPD.
• 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, and holds supervisory personnel responsible for initiatives and performance management of staff.
• Manages day-to-day operations of the assigned area of the police department, including direct supervision of Lieutenants and Sergeants who oversee police officers. Holds supervisors accountable for proactive and community policing initiatives and crime initiative strategies; models community policing for officers.
• Oversees and coordinates the functions of operational, administrative, or support units as needed.
• Assists with developing operational strategy, including community-oriented policing protocols, community engagement plans, and weekly crime plans.
• Maintains a visible presence to serve as a positive resource and develops relationships with community stakeholders to deter crime.
• Ensures subordinates regularly use and promote procedural justice, de-escalate situations when appropriate, and engage in community policing and problem-solving activities.
• Counsels and trains subordinates, monitors professional behavior, and recommends corrective actions as needed.
• Supervises special assignments and details as required.
• Coordinates with Campus Safety and Security Command Staff in preliminary and follow-up investigations of complaints, offenses, and disruptions.
• Communicates and supports relationships with faculty, staff, students, the public, other law enforcement agencies, and public officials.
• Participates in specialized unit activities such as crime prevention, recertification instruction, investigations, or special events.
• Responds to calls for assistance and emergencies; de-escalates situations as reasonable and appropriate.
• Provides the public with safety information and conducts community-related public safety programs as needed.
• Collaborates with local and state law enforcement agencies when needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent legal resident of the United States.
• May be an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
• Must provide official proof of separation from the military in good standing with an honorable discharge prior to a conditional offer of employment.
• Has submitted an application for United States citizenship that is pending approval and provide documents to support a claim of citizenship or permanent legal…