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The Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) is currently accepting applications for professional officers who understand the importance of preserving and protecting our celebrated university system through a community-minded approach. From small acts of assistance to comprehensive safety and law enforcement, building a service-focused career in policing is possible with the JHPD.

If you’re looking to advance your career or discover new ways to serve your community, the Johns Hopkins Police Department could be exactly what you're looking for.

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DEDICATED TO SERVICE. DEDICATED TO SAFETY.

As a progressive leader in Public Safety, JHPD is committed to the equitable delivery of police services prioritizing the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and campus guests. It is our collective goal to build a relationship of mutual trust by engaging our community partners as co-creators of a safe and open environment.

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Fast Facts

  • SCHEDULING THAT SUPPORTS A HEALTHY WORK-LIFE BALANCE
  • TUITION SUPPORT FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES & DEPENDENTS
  • FULL BENEFITS INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE

Benefits & Compensation

As a JHPD officer, you'll get the same benefits as every other Hopkins employee, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition assistance, time off, and even more to help you live a full life outside work.

  • $70,000 starting salary
  • $15,000 incentive for obtainment of Maryland Law Enforcement Certification
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Live Near Your Work grants to use toward down payment & closing costs
  • Tuition support for employees & dependent children
  • Non-Competitive career pathway through Police Officer III
  • Annual step increases

Job Listing Overview

JHPD Lateral Police Officer

The ideal candidate must possess two (2) years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer in a full-service law enforcement agency (Maryland or Non-Maryland).

  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 20 ½ years of age
  • Must have current MPCTC certification or meet Comparative Compliance Standards

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring community-oriented law enforcement services
  • Patrolling and crime prevention services to protect life and property
  • Offering proactive support of student and staff initiatives
  • Developing and maintaining a positive rapport with students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding neighborhoods
  • Enforcing University policies and regulations
  • State laws and regulations
  • Working in partnership with other university staff
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JHPD New Police Officer

This job posting is for entry-level applicants with no previous law enforcement experience.

  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 20 ½ years of age

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring community-oriented law enforcement services
  • Patrolling and crime prevention services to protect life and property
  • Offering proactive support of student and staff initiatives
  • Developing and maintaining a positive rapport with students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding neighborhoods
  • Enforcing University policies and regulations
  • State laws and regulations
  • Working in partnership with other university staff
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