Campus Police Sergeant - Overnight (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

NW Washington, DCPosted Jul 15, 2026
Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a University Special Police Sergeant who is motivated, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented; this is an unarmed position. Duties and responsibilities * Supervise public safety staff and contract security, enforce departmental rules and regulations governing officers’ performance, and initiate corrective and disciplinary action as necessary. * Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regulations. * Evaluate, assess, and prepare performance evaluations of subordinates. * Monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. * Coach, mentor, and develop subordinates. * Coordinate with the Lieutenant for appropriate scheduling of officers to ensure adequate shift coverage for regular shifts, special events, and future staffing needs. * Partner with the Shift Lieutenant to plan and execute shift meetings and roll call to ensure overall information is shared with assigned shifts. * Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment to improve security enforcement. * Maintain all security devices and products in good working condition. * Conducts daily briefings to the University Special Police Lieutenant. * Develop and implement preventative measures against accidents, thefts, and other risks. * Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the shift. * Provide crime prevention training and education to the community we protect. * Conduct shift-based drills to ensure security personnel readiness. * Maintains training and development records. * Monitors and tracks the adherence to time and attendance standards. * Resolve minor complaints or conflicts involving members of the campus community. * Conduct periodic walkthroughs; ensure security officers conduct thorough patrols of campus buildings and grounds. * Conduct security walkthroughs with VIP protective security teams. * Monitors CCTV and alarm systems and responds to alerts. * Supervise special events and assigned security personnel. * Ensure campus security incidents are investigated, and appropriate reports are prepared. * Ensure that proper campus personnel and/or external groups are notified when necessary (i.e., human resources, student affairs, MPD Responds to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and directs security personnel, as needed. * Maintain security controls for issued HBC keys and badges. * Ensure all public safety incidents are appropriately and timely documented in ARMS for tracking and review. * Review all necessary administrative forms/reports related to public safety incidents and operations; approve reports written and submitted by officers. * Investigate reports of criminal offenses and effect arrests based on probable cause. * Present cases to prosecutorial bodies and testify in court or administrative hearings concerning criminal offenses. * Liaise with law enforcement members regarding crime prevention. * Perform the requisite duties of University Special Police Sergeant, as needed. * Work flexible shifts and unscheduled overtime on any day of the week, including holidays or weekends, to assist with operational and special event assignments. * The omission of specific duties does not preclude management from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. * Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED required. * Prior experience in corporate/public safety/military/ law enforcement. * Must have two (2) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in corporate/public safety/military/ law enforcement. * Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. * Must possess a valid U.S. motor vehicle driver’s license and must...

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