POLICE OFFICER (SWORN)

Van Buren Township; Ypsilanti Charter Township (MI); Sur place; USD 64 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Charter Township of Van Buren is seeking qualified candidates for the position of FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER (SWORN) with the Van Buren Township Police Department. Starting hourly wage is $31.01, with 12-hour shifts and an attractive benefits package including pension, vacation, and health coverage.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a high school diploma or GED (college degree preferred), and pass interviews, drug screening, physical, psychiatric exam, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or GED; college degree strongly preferred.
• Must pass the interview process.
• Must pass drug screen, physical, psychiatric exam and background investigation.
• No felony charges or disqualifying misdemeanor charges.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsabilités

• Perform duties of a police officer as required by State and local statute to protect life and property.
• Enforce the laws of Michigan and the Township’s ordinances.
• Arrest and/or ticket persons violating laws.
• Investigate complaints and conduct criminal investigations; preserve and process crime scenes.
• Prepare complaints/investigations for court and testify in court as required.
• Interview suspects, prisoners and witnesses; prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Inspect department equipment prior to duty and report damage or unserviceable items.
• Interact tactfully with the public and work harmoniously with colleagues.

Connaissances

Interviews

Criminal investigations

Report writing

Formation

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Outils

MCOLES licensing standards

Description du poste

Introduction

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN
JOB VACANCY
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN is seeking qualified candidates and currently accepting applications at the Van Buren Township Police Department, located at 46425 Tyler Rd, Van Buren Township, MI 48111 for Police Officer.

Overview

Position Title: FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER (SWORN)
Union Affiliation: POLC Patrol & Dispatch
Starting Hourly Wage:$31.01
Shift: 12-hour shifts (84 hours per pay period)

Excellent Benefit Package:
Life Ins., Health Dental & Vision Ins.
MERS Pension Plan 2.5 multiplier
Paid vacation, compensation time, sick and personal leave
HCSP of $2500 annually (After 2080 hours of employment)
Uniforms/Equipment Provided

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the of the Chief of Police or designee, assigned shift/unit supervisor/commander, the employee will be responsible for performing all the duties of a police officer as required by State and local statute to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws and the suppression of crime; and to perform other work as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Over assigned police interns. Field training officers over assigned personnel.

Responsibilities

• To perform such duties and assume such responsibilities as required of a police officer with the Charter Township of Van Buren.
• To enforce the laws of the State of Michigan and the ordinances of the Township of Van Buren.
• To arrest and/or ticket persons found violating the laws.
• To work for the prevention and suppression of crime.
• To investigate thoroughly all complaints assigned.
• To conduct criminal investigations, preserving and processing crime scenes as required.
• To thoroughly prepare all complaints/investigations for court and/or hearings.
• To testify in courts and/or judicial hearings as required.
• Interview suspects, prisoners and witnesses as required.
• Prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Inspect assigned department equipment prior to duty, advising the shift commander of any damaged or unserviceable equipment.
• Perform related work as required.
• To interact tactfully and courteously with the public and to work harmoniously with other employees.

Requirements

Qualifications:
Applicants must be Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) licensed or eligible for licensing.
Pre-service applicants must have passed the MCOLES reading and writing exam and the physical agility test prior to applying: https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/standard-training/testing

Applicants:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. (college degree strongly preferred)
• Must pass the interview process
• Must pass drug screen, physical, psychiatric exam and background investigation
• No felony charges or disqualifying misdemeanor charges
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Successfully complete all phases of the selection process

Physical Abilities and Work Environment:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Vision: Possess normal color vision without the assistance of color enhancing lenses. Possess 20/20 corrected vision in each eye.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction in accordance with the licensing standards published by the MCOLES.