Police Officer

City-of-Ypsilant; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Contributions

FSA

Waiver Stipend

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

LegalShield

IDShield

AFLAC Options

Pet Insurance

529 Plan

EAP

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The City of Ypsilanti Police Department seeks a sworn officer to protect life and property by enforcing laws and ordinances. Officers use judgment and initiative to operate with minimal supervision across a variety of cases.

Duties include patrolling, responding to incidents, conducting investigations, gathering evidence, testifying in court, preparing reports, and transporting prisoners. Certification and firearms proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must complete the MCOLES Police Certification Program.
• Certified or eligible for certification as a police officer.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License and be a U.S. Citizen.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with the public courteously, professionally, and tactfully.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and accurately and communicate observations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area or the total city in a patrol car, preserves law and order and enforces vehicle and traffic laws.
• Responds to calls involving traffic accidents, robberies, felonies, distur bances, and civil/domestic situations; takes appropriate action and testifies in court.
• Conducts preliminary investigations at crime/accident scenes; gathers evidence and questions suspects and witnesses.
• Prepares case reports; transports and processes prisoners to court and jail.
• Establishes traffic control at incidents and performs duties at events; conducts daily vehicle inspections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

MCOLES Police Certification

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Oral and written communication

Firearm proficiency

Job description

This is skilled police work in the protection of life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances. Assignments are received and are carried out under established policies and procedures and according to laws, ordinances, and departmental policy. Employees must use considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of cases and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work.

PAY/SALARY

• $54,738 - $84,999/annually
• Lateral Hires up to $66,846/annually

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• City-Funded HSA Contributions (up to $6,600)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual Medical Waiver Stipend (up to $5,000)
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• LegalShield, IDShield & AFLAC Options
• Fetch Pet Insurance
• Michigan 529 Educations Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exclusive Employee Discounts

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols a designated area or the total city in a patrol car; preserves law and order; prevents and discovers the commission of crime; apprehends criminals and offenders and enforces vehicle and traffic laws.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving traffic accidents, robberies, felonies, misdemeanors, disturbances, and a wide variety of civil and domestic situations; takes necessary police action, serves warrants, makes arrests as required and testifies as a witness in court.
• Conducts preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes and accidents; gathers evidence; locates and questions suspects and witnesses; makes arrest as required and testifies as a witness in court.
• Prepares a number of reports on cases and complaints.
• Transports and processes prisoners to court and jail.
• Establishes traffic control and protection at incidents which attract crowds; performs police duties at special events and activities, such as parades, festivals, sporting events.
• Performs daily routine maintenance and safety inspections on patrol cars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must successfully complete the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Police Certification Program. Applicants must either be certified or eligible for certification as a police officer. Additionally, candidates are required to possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License and be a U.S. Citizen.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to interact with the public courteously, professionally, and tactfully. They must have the ability to quickly and objectively analyze situations, determining the appropriate course of action. The role also requires the ability to accurately gather information and clearly communicate observations, behaviors, and actions both orally and in writing. Furthermore, candidates must be able to develop proficiency in the use and care of firearms.