Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been twice named in the top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority associate degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.  CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break.  We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.


The individual in this position is responsible for the overall protection of life and property at the assigned campuses by reviewing campus needs, planning, through regular patrols and daily contact with members of the campus community. The Corporal will, in conjunction with the Public Safety Sergeants,  Executive Director of Public Safety and Preparedness and the Lieutenant of Public Safety, develop plans and processes that are tailored to the needs of the assigned campus but consistent with college-wide processes, needs and department goals and needs. The Corporal is expected to conduct their day-to-day work with little to no direct supervision, independently solve problems, establish priorities, and handle emergencies, including potentially dangerous situations.

Reports to: Assigned Public Safety Sergeant

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range. This position is open until filled.  

25 % Supervision and Leadership

• Serves as the Team Lead for assigned shift. 
• Ensure proper shift coverage and oversee the overall function of assigned shift. 
• Assist the Sergeant supervising a team of public safety officers, providing guidance and support. 
• Assist the Public Safety Sergeant in managing the overall patrol function on all campuses by Public Safety Officers to provide coverage at designated campus.  

• Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services during emergencies
• Assist the Public Safety Sergeant in conducting regular emergency drills and simulations.
• Assist the Public Safety Sergeant in campus-specific emergency preparedness, training and implementation. 
•  Regularly inventories the campus emergency operations center to ensure that all supplies are ready and available.
• Assists with coordinating emergency management planning for the designated campuses.
• Assists with campus-specific emergency preparedness, training and implementation.

• Assist the Public Safety Sergeant, Public Safety Lieutenant and Executive Director in developing, implementing, and enforcing campus safety policies and procedures.
• Organize and conduct safety training sessions for students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote awareness of safety practices and protocols within the campus community.
• Provides crime prevention and personal safety information and training on an informal basis for students and employees during other duties.  Provides such information and training on a formal basis in conjunction with the activities of the Executive Director of Public Safety and Preparedness Department.
• Analyzes campus needs and develops strategies and plans to improve public safety. Provides recommendations to the Public Safety Sergeant, Public Safety Lieutenant and Executive Director of Public Safety and Preparedness for the improvement of public safety and crime prevention operations.

• Respond to and manage on-campus incidents, including criminal activity, medical emergencies, and fire alarms.
• Conduct thorough investigations and compile incident reports.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and actions taken.

• Foster positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Participate in campus events and activities to promote safety awareness and education.
• Serve as a liaison between the campus safety department and the college community.
• Acts as a key facilitator in promoting the department’s client-centered public safety approach.  Engages in formalized campus-oriented problem-solving and crime prevention measures whenever possible.  
• Utilizes collaborative partnerships to identify and reduce internal and external threats.
• Engages in formalized campus-oriented problem-solving and crime prevention measures whenever possible. Utilizes collaborative partnerships to identify and reduce internal and external threats.

• Monitors video coverage of the buildings and parking lots and reviews footage as needed.
• Employs a variety of proactive patrol techniques and strategies to improve the safety and security of persons and property.
• Investigates serious crimes on campus to include assaults, harassment, vandalism, theft and accidents.
• Ensure regular testing and updating of security systems to maintain effectiveness.

• Responsible for ensuring that each campus is in compliance with departmental and college policies, as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Responsible for assisting with college compliance with the Campus Security Act regarding timely warnings and campus crime logs, in coordination with the Executive Director of Public Safety and Preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to campus safety and security.
• Prepare and submit required safety reports and documentation.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma 

• Associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution in criminal justice or a related field required.
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and AED; additional certifications in campus safety and emergency management.
• 2 years of supervisory experience 

• FEMA IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Mustpossessavaliddriver’slicenseandmeetalleligibilityrequirementstodriveacollegevehicle and be insured under the college’s automobile insurance
• Must be able to lift and carryatleast50 pounds
• Must be capable of responding to and traveling to any college facility for unexpected events or emergencies that may occur at any time and any day.
• Ability to resolve issues/problems in a manner that exceeds college expectations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of activities within approved database. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and reporting communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent work ethic and integrity.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team member.
• Ability to work a varied work schedule required. 
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

General Employment Information

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Background Checks

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students.  The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks:  Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

Conflict of Interest policy

No College of Southern Maryland employee shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities. CSM Employees shall not at any time engage in any outside employment or independent consulting that would adversely affect their employment status or performance as employees at the college, create a conflict of interest, or, with the exception of constitutionally protected activities, would compromise or embarrass the college, or adversely affect professional standing. Any full-time college employee who also holds a full-time position or its equivalent in consulting elsewhere (whether permanent or seasonal) will be deemed to have a conflict of interest and will be asked to resign from one of the full-time positions.  Full-time employees must promptly disclose in writing, on a form available from the Human Resources Office, to the college all other full-time employment or its equivalent in independent consulting.  

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