Police Officer

Mifop; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mifop in Battle Creek, MI seeks a Police Officer to perform patrol, respond to incidents, and enforce laws in a dynamic city environment. The role requires ensuring public safety, engaging with the community, and maintaining accurate records.

Prior MCOLES licensing and agency collaboration are essential. The position demands physical readiness, ability to work nights and weekends, and compliance with state licensing rules.

Qualifications

• Must be nineteen (19) years of age on date of appointment.
• Associates degree with coursework in criminal justice or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Licensed as a police officer with an Active or Inactive status as set by MCOLES, OR licensed in another state with an equivalent status and subject to meeting MCOLES licensing requirements.
• 1-3+ years' experience as an MCOLES licensed law enforcement officer.
• Veterans with DD-214 documentation encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and protect life and property.
• Responds to radio dispatches and enforces applicable laws and ordinances.
• Investigates suspicious activities; interviews witnesses and suspects; conducts searches and arrests.
• Executes warrants and subpoenas; writes tickets for infractions.
• Restores order at emergencies; assists the public; preserves evidence for prosecution.
• Maintains records and prepares reports; provides information and assistance to the public.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment; may work with other agencies as needed.

Skills

MCOLES licensing

Emergency response

Education

Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

4. Police OfficerPolice officer · Listed Oct 1, 2026# Police OfficerBattle Creek, MI## In the posting's wordsThe sentences our figures come from.Must be nineteen (19) years of age on date of appointment.Associates degree with coursework in criminal justice or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.Licensed in another state with an equivalent status and subject to meeting MCOLES' licensing requirements.1-3 or more years' experience as an MCOLES licensed law enforcement officer.ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND/OR ATTENDING A POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT WORK EXPERIENCEIndividuals seeking sponsorship to attend a Police Academy, please apply to the Police Recruit positionScheduling interviews on an ongoing basisALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & TURNED IN BEFORE AN INTERVIEW CAN BE SCHEDULEDPerforms responsible law enforcement and patrol duties; Maintains order in an assigned district or as assigned; Regulates traffic, protects life and property and prevents crime and disorder; and performs related work as required. Work performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or his/her designee.* Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and disorder, to protect life and property, to direct traffic, investigate accidents, and enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations.* Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; explains and enforces applicable State and local laws and ordinances.* Investigates suspicious activities; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; conducts searches; apprehends and arrests violators of the law.* Serves criminal processes including warrants and subpoenas.* Writes and issues tickets for infractions such as parking, traffic, and ordinance violations.* Restores order when called to the scene of traffic accidents or other emergencies.* Assists elderly and ill people, gives first aid, and locates missing persons and lost children; guards prisoners and assumes responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody.* Keeps records and makes reports of accidents, complaints, criminal offenses, and other incidents.* Provides information and assistance to the general public.* Obtains and preserves evidence, testifies in court, and otherwise assists in the prosecution of criminal cases.* Ensures vehicle is properly maintained and performs vehicle inspections; maintains individual equipment.* Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.* May be assigned to investigation, crime lab, narcotics, gang, emergency response team, community service, or other technical or special support operations.Minimum Qualifications* Must be nineteen (19) years of age on date of appointment.* Associates degree with coursework in criminal justice or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.* Licensed as a police officer with an \"Active\" or \"Inactive\" status as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), OR licensed in another state with an equivalent status and subject to meeting MCOLES' licensing requirements. 1-3 or more years' experience as an MCOLES licensed law enforcement officer.* Honorably discharged Veterans from the USA Armed Forces must supply a copy of your DD-214.Special Requirements* Bilingual preferred.* Legally able to work in the United States* Valid driver's license...* Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis* Candidates with NO prior law enforcement experience or certification are eligible to apply for the Police Recruit position.Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Running, driving motor vehicles at a high rate of speed, Lifting (over 50 lbs.), pushing or pulling, climbing, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, talking, contact with the general public, working alone, overtime, inside and outside and at night