Police Officer

Northern Michigan University; Lakewood (MI); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northern Michigan University in Michigan is seeking a Police Officer to join the NMU Police Department. The role involves enforcing laws, protecting campus and property, and supporting a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The position offers 12-hour shifts (7:00-19:00 or 19:00-07:00) with non-exempt status, and an hourly wage starting at $29.05 and rising to $30.36 after training/work requirements.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required for eligibility.
• Must meet Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards minimums.
• Regional police academy graduation and licensable at hire.
• Valid operator's permit with good driving record.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Chief/Director in enforcing laws and safeguarding people and property.
• Enforce University regulations and provide a safe environment for the campus community.
• Support safety operations and respond to incidents as needed.

Kenntnisse

Public safety knowledge

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Situational awareness

Ausbildung

High School Graduation or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title

Police Officer

Department

NMU Police Department

Term of Assignment

Continuing

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule

12 hours shifts either 7:00 am-7:00 pm or 7:00 pm-7:00 am

Salary

Hourly rate: $29.05 starting; $30.36 working

Travel

Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

To assist the Chief-of-Police/Director-Safety in providing a safe environment for members of the University community. Enforce laws, regulations, ordinances and provide safeguards for University and private property.

Required Education

High School Graduation or Equivalent

Required Specialized Training/Certifications

• Must meet minimum standards of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards IAW P.A. 203.
• Must have attended and graduated from a regional police academy and be licensable upon hiring.
• Valid operators permit with a good driving record.

Required Minimum Work Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties

• Knowledge of relevant public safety and security equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Ability to speak clearly to communicate information and ideas so others can understand you.
• Ability to listen to information being presented, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material; ability to see at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and see details at a distance with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Associate's Degree.

Contact Information

Brenda Bickler, Employment Specialist,906-227-2114

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.