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Safety.
Service.
Community.

The Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) is currently accepting applications for professional officers who understand the importance of protecting our university community through a service-focused approach. Whether you’re a seasoned officer or a recruit, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of creating a dynamic team focused on championing the greater good—from small acts of assistance to broader safety and law enforcement efforts.

If you’re looking to jumpstart your career or join a team focused on innovative, community-oriented policing, the JHPD 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 that prioritize the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and campus guests. We seek 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

  • 12hr shifts for a great work/life balance
  • 70K starting salary
  • 20% salary increase if you live in Baltimore City

Benefits & Compensation

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

  • $70,000 starting salary
  • $15,000 salary increase for obtainment of Maryland Law Enforcement Certification
  • IRC 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • 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

A certified law enforcement officer with at least two (2) years of experience in a full-service law enforcement agency (Maryland preferred).

  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have current Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) certification or meet Comparative Compliance Standards.

Responsibilities include:

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