Policy Writer

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD • 1w ago

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a Policy Writer . The policy writer will play a key role in laying the foundation for building the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD), as well as centralizing the policies for Johns Hopkins Public Safety. This position requires constant collaboration with internal stakeholders, the JHPD Accountability Board, the community, and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission in order to draft the proper policies that must comply with local, state and federal statutes, as well as fall within the best practices of law enforcement and industrial security. The Policy Writer will use evidence-based practices and data analytics to drive innovation in policy development and ensure compliance with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) consent decree, the Joint Commission, the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC), and the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Primary writer, researcher and editor of proposed Departmental policies, with a focus on assigned topic areas central to compliance with the BPD Consent Decree, the Joint Commission, MHEC, MPTSC, and the DOE. Policies must be simple and clear, yet comprehensive.

Manage implementation efforts for specific policies through timely and efficient communications to keep implementation goals on deadline and proactively identify any barriers to implementation as well as solutions.

Support Departmental efforts in improving management efficiency through the use of technology and data. Collaborate externally with Office of the General Counsel attorneys, JHPD Accountability Board, and other subject matter experts, to ensure policies and procedures align with industry evidence-based best practices.

Maintain standards, templates, and publication architecture.

Maintain and archive policy and procedure documents for the entire Department.

Assist with training curriculum development and in-reach/out-reach to obtain community and member feedback on written directives, as needed.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong interviewing and research skills to gather the information needed to create policy and procedure documents.

Ability to write effectively and concisely.

Ability to identify pertinent information and create documents that present relevant information clearly and succinctly.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Efficient, organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and confidently and manage multiple deadlines. Documentation/publication experience with MS Office products and Adobe Acrobat.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a Policy Writer/Analyst in law enforcement and/or corporate security.

Knowledge of law enforcement procedures a plus. Policy and technical writing experience.

Policy and technical writing experience.

Classified Title: Policy Associate

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Policy Writer

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE

Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8 am - 4 pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus

Department name: ???????VP for Public Safety Office of

Personnel area: University Administration

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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