University Police Officer IV - Sgt.

Job Description - University Police Officer IV - Sgt. (260000J0)

Job Description

University Police Officer IV - Sgt. - (260000J0)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Towson University Police Department is currently accepting qualified applicants for a university Police Officer IV-Sgt. position to enforce State Laws, University regulations and perform a variety of Law Enforcement duties.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervisory duties include assigning patrol responsibility and establishing work priorities; instructing, directing, and guiding personnel on a patrol shift; assisting in scheduling and managing day-to-day operations; assigning and reviewing work; monitoring and evaluating performance of subordinate personnel; and initiating disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Inspecting police and support personnel on patrol shift to ensure compliance with departmental policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Preparing, maintaining, and reviewing a variety of operational and administrative reports, logs and ledgers.
• Enforcing the laws of the State of Maryland; conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations; patrolling designated areas of campus to maintain a visible presence and enforce university parking regulation and determining appropriate course of action.
• This position is classified as ESSENTIAL personnel and candidates will be required to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent; certification as a sworn Police Officer recognized by the Maryland Police training commission within the last three (3) years and two (2) years of experience as a sworn police officer.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising police officers is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland non-commercial class C or equivalent driver''s license with no more than 5 points.
• Except for qualifications established by law additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills and abilities required for full-performance of the work of the job class may be substituted or the education or experience requirement one year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
• A criminal background investigation, pre-employment physical, polygraph, and psychological evaluation are required for the hired candidate and the results my impact employment.

Salary and Benefits

Minimum starting salary at $82,131 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. UPO starting pay may vary as dependent upon MOU guidelines. 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. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

Organization

: Operations

Primary Location

: Main Campus

Job Posting

: Jul 23, 2026