Campus Police Sergeant - Overnight (Peabody Campus Safety)

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • Full Time

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

Job ID: 516987108
Originally Posted on: 4/11/2026

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