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Campus Police Sergeant - Overnight (Peabody Campus Safety)

Johns Hopkins University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Apr 2026
💰 $74,000/yr($42,000/yr$74,000/yr)

About the role

We are seeking a Campus Police Sergeant who functions in concert with the University's various other service-oriented personnel in providing for a safe and secure environment and orchestrates and oversees police functions during shift.


This is a leadership role designed to ensure continuous supervisory coverage for the Peabody campus. The successful candidate must have the flexibility to work rotating shifts including Days (6:30 am – 3:00 pm), Evenings (2:30 pm – 11:00 pm), and Midnights (10:30 pm – 7:00 am), as well as weekends and University holidays as required by the Director. Schedule adjustments will be made with appropriate advance notice.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervise a squad of campus security officers during the course of their shift.
  • Respond to emergency situations, crime events, or to any other circumstance where the presence of a supervisor is required by the Campus Security Department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or where the presence of a supervisor would be in the best interest of the operation of the Campus Security Department.
  • Account for attendance of personnel assigned to the Sergeant’s squad, including maintaining payroll and scheduling leave.
  • Schedule personnel for training and ensure that all personnel under said sergeant’s supervision are apprised of the most up-to-date training and information necessary for the performance of their duties.
  • Ensure that all personnel assigned to the Campus Security Department are properly performing their duties.
  • Supervise any Baltimore Police Department officers working during the Sergeant’s shift.
  • Notify the Director of Campus Security of any incidents which require notification according to the SOP.
  • Notify other Peabody Institute departments as required by the SOP.
  • Investigate any complaints against Campus Security officers under the Sergeant’s supervision.


Additional information

  • Must be able to successfully complete a health screening from the Office of Health, Safety and Environment.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Three years of law enforcement, security or related experience,
  • Must be in possession of a valid U.S. motor vehicle driver's license, have and maintain a clean motor vehicle driving record (no more than two current points).
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of law enforcement supervisory/management experience.
  • Associate of Arts (A.A) degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Liberal Arts, or Social Sciences discipline. Bachelor’s degree highly desirable.
  • Successful completion of entrance-level training at an accredited Police Academy.

 

 

Classified Title: Campus Police Sergeant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Campus Police Sergeant - Overnight (Peabody Campus Safety)   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OF  
Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY ($62,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Floating Shift; 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm - 7am 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Peabody Institute  
Department name: Security   
Personnel area: Peabody 

 

 

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