University Police Officer I – Private | University of Maryland Police Department
Location: College Park, MD
Salary: $62,359.73
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
UMPD is a full-service, legislated police agency that serves the myriad needs of the students, staff, and visitors within its jurisdiction. UMPD has an authorized strength of 104 sworn officers. Every sworn officer meets the requirements set forth by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC). UMPD is a fully accredited (CALEA) law enforcement agency whose members serve and protect 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
UMPD is the only university police department in the state and one of a relatively few departments state-wide to offer a fully certified entry level Police Training Academy. UMPD is also the only non-county organization state-wide to operate a full service 911 Emergency Communications Center.
Current units include vehicle patrol, bicycle patrol, motorcycle patrol, K-9 patrol, Criminal Investigations, and training academy.
Selection Process:
The selection process utilized by the University of Maryland Police Department is thorough and complete. The following are the components of the selection process. These must be completed by every applicant. Depending on the number of applicants, vacancy status and the individual applicants themselves, the entire process could take anywhere from 3-9 months from the date of initial on-line application. Applicants not chosen for the position may be eligible to reapply for future positions after one year, as long as they have not been eliminated permanently through the existing screening and review processes. Must be a U. S. Citizen, possess a HSD or GED and be 21 years of age by the end of the 6 month academy.
- Application
- Physical Agility Testing
- Written Test
- Personal History Statement
- Oral Board Interview
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph Test
- Conditional offer of employment
- Physical Exam, Psychological Exam, and Drug Screening
Background Process:
- Complete the Personal History Statement Packet (PHS)
- Information Release Authorization Form MUST be notarized
- Completed PHS may be mailed to or delivered by hand to Police Headquarters, located at:
- 7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20742
- Must be in a sealed envelope addressed Attn: “Training Unit”
