State of Maryland

A Police Officer Supervisor is the supervisory level of law enforcement work at a State facility.  Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Police Officers and other security personnel.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Police Officer Manager.  Employees may be assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts which may include holidays and weekends.  Employees may be subject to call-in and overtime based on staffing needs.  Employees may be required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology.  The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification.

The Police Officer Supervisor is differentiated from the Police Officer III in that the Police Officer Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for lower-level Police Officers while the Police Officer III assigns, reviews and approves the work of and train lower-level Police Officers.  The Police Officer Supervisor is differentiated from the Police Officer Manager in that the Police Officer Manager has supervisory responsibility for Police Officer Supervisors and manages all security operations on an assigned shift.

Supervises Police Officers and building guards on an assigned shift;

Ensures all posts are staffed by making periodic rounds throughout the shift;

Trains and instructs Police Officers concerning post assignments, traffic control, alarm controls and communications apparatus;

Testifies in court in connection with arrests made during the shift;

Coordinates staff efforts in the enforcement of criminal laws and agency rules and regulations;

Directs and participates in rendering aid at the scene of emergencies;

Authorizes use of Criminal Information Justice System by subordinate staff;

Prepares and maintains financial, statistical and special reports;

Performs other related duties.

Knowledge of Maryland State criminal, civil and traffic laws;

Knowledge of agency policies, rules and regulations concerning police duties;

Knowledge of Maryland State motor vehicle laws and regulations;

Knowledge of investigative techniques;

Ability to supervise;

Ability to care for and use firearms;

Ability to understand, interpret and explain agency policies, rules and regulations concerning police duties;

Ability to react quickly and calmly during emergency situations in order to bring situations under control;

Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports;

Ability to endure vigorous physical activity;

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with employees, volunteers, supervisors, volunteer and civic organizations and the general public.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Three years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.

Notes: 

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in law enforcement, criminology or related social sciences for one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in Protective Service classifications or Law Enforcement specialty codes in the Military Police Officer field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.    

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a Police Officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application.

2. Applicants for this classification, formerly certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission as a Police Officer within the past three years and are eligible for recertification at the time of appointment, meet the certification requirement for this classification.  The recertification criteria are listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.07, available at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

3. Employees in this classification may be required to possess or obtain a special police commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.

1. Selection standards for Police Officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 3-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.  These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.04 and include the following:

U.S. Citizenship

Must be at least 21 years of age

Satisfactory background investigation, including a check of criminal history

Oral interview

Physical examination

Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number or where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification may be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis, as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. 

Class specifications are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

This is a Skilled Service classification in the State Personnel Management System.  All positions in this classification are Skilled Service positions.  Some positions in Skilled Service classifications may be designated Special Appointment in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 6-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor), M (Manager), T (Agency Head), U (Board or Commission Member), W (Student), X (Used by Agency or Excluded by Executive Order), or Z (Confidential).  As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102, special appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded collective bargaining.  Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.

Employees in this classification are eligible to receive overtime compensation.  An employee who works more than the normal workweek is entitled to be compensated for that overtime, as provided by the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 8-305.