UPO I

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University Police is accepting applications for a University Police 1 position.  This is an entry level Police Officer position in which this classification learns to perform the duties of a Police Officer and, once certified through on-the-job training, performs those duties.

• Enforces the laws of the state of Maryland through patrolling designated areas by vehicle and foot to maintain a visible presence to deter crime, detecting violations of laws and ordinances, and identifying wanted vehicles, persons and unusual conditions
• Responds to calls for assistance and emergencies
• Apprehends and arrests violators when probable cause exists 
• Interacts and establishes rapport with campus community
• Testifies in court cases as necessary
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants and by collecting, preserving and processing evidence
• Performs searches; conducts surveillance; responds to calls for service, evaluate situations and determines the appropriate course of action
• Assists in crowd control; respond to emergency situations; administers emergency medical aid as a certified “First responder”

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• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License Class C or equivalent.
• Must be 21 to enter academy.
• Working knowledge of citizens and responsibilities; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to operate two way radios and telephones in a variety of environments; to show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population; to comprehend laws, ordinances, rule and regulations, to sit, stand, drive, walk, climb and run for sustained period of times; to lift, drag and carry heavy objects; to enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly; to operate emergency vehicles under all conditions; to meet Maryland Police Training Commission and Institutional proficiency requirements in the care and use of firearms; to work and wear personal protective equipment.

This position is classifies as ESSENTIAL personnel and candidates will be required to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

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Minimum starting salary at $63,848 annually, as shown in the UPO pay scale found here, and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. 

 

Job Details
Organization: Operations
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026