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The Police Officer position at Hagerstown Community College is a sworn position that requires a Maryland Police & Corrections Training Commission certification. This full-time role works up to 37.5 hours and is responsible for enforcing college policies, procedures, and directives related to campus security, safety, and traffic control, in compliance with the HCC Police Policies and Procedure Manual.

• Enforce all State and Local Laws in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with fire prevention and compliance with safety codes and regulations on the College Campus.
• Patrol the campus by vehicle and on foot, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Perform security checks on all campus buildings.
• Coordinate and provide for the delivery of emergency services to campus.
• Maintain effective traffic control as required and enforce parking regulations.
• Receive, investigate, and complete reported complaints from the campus community.
• Assist in the coordination and patrol of special and sporting events as required.
• Prepare written incident reports, routine security-related reports, and other documentation as required.
• Render prompt assistance in all cases of accident or illness requiring police attention and take such actions as may be necessary.
• Know and adhere to HCC Campus Police Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Adhere to requirements set forth in Clery Act regarding campus security reporting and regulations.

• Successful completion of a certified entry-level police academy and the ability to be certified by the Maryland Police Training Commission as a Police Officer.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in law enforcement; an AA Degree or higher is desired but not required.
• Ability to interpret college security and safety regulations and state and local laws.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact tactfully with students, staff, and the general public.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Reliably report for duty assignments on time.
• Compliance with the Police Officer's Policies and Procedures manual.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Police Officers will wear the uniform of the day as directed by the Chief of Police and will maintain their uniform so that a clean, neat, fit-for-duty appearance is maintained.

The job task analysis conducted by the Department for the position of Police Officer identified several physical tasks which require the readiness described above.

Some of these are:

• Sitting at a desk or table with some walking, standing, bending, or stooping, or carrying of light objects.
• Standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or crawling.
• Running, chasing, jumping.
• Grappling or fighting with others.
• Lifting or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing over or through obstacles.

In accordance with the Maryland Public Safety Article 3-201 and 3-209, each Police Officer must complete the following MPCTC objectives annually:

• Demonstrate a safe procedure to climb over a barrier.
• Demonstrate the ability to pull/drag a 150lb individual (or similar object) 15 feet.
• Demonstrate the ability to run at full speed for a distance of at least 300 feet.
• Demonstrate the ability to run up and down at least two (2) flights of stairs.