POLICE RECRUIT

The University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Medical benefits

Tuition, books, uniform and equipment

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

The Division of Public Safety and Security's University of Michigan Police Department seeks police academy recruits. Police Officer Recruits are non-MCOLES certified applicants who will be hired and sent to a local police academy.

All candidates must meet the Licensing Standards for MCOLES. While attending the academy, your title will be Police Officer Recruit, and you will be paid at the probationary rate of $31.17 per hour, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Pass an extensive background investigation.
• Meet Licensing Standards for MCOLES.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Pass extensive background check and academy training.
• Attend local police academy as a Police Officer Recruit.
• Complete University of Michigan Field Training Officer Program after graduation.
• Maintain eligibility to work legally in the United States.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Availability for nights/weekends/hols

Education

HS diploma or GED with options

Job description

Who We Are

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) leads all public safety functions within the university, including police, security, and emergency management, and offers an integrated approach to safety and security, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. DPSS combines Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint operations to provide students, visitors, faculty, and staff with a safe and secure environment. Through our partnerships across the university and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, we use a blended service model to meet the needs of our community and exceed expectations.

We employ those who actively embrace and uphold our values . This means creating an environment where everyone in our community feels valued, welcomed, and safe. We prize proactive engagement with our community and provide compassionate and professional service to enhance the quality of life for all.

Job Summary

The Division of Public Safety and Security's University of Michigan Police Department seeks police academy recruits. Police Officer Recruits are non-MCOLES certified applicants who will be hired and sent to a local police academy. All candidates must meet the Licensing Standards for MCOLES . While attending the academy, your title will be Police Officer Recruit, and you will be paid at the probationary rate of $31.17 per hour, with overtime available. UMPD will pay your salary, benefits, tuition, books, uniform and equipment needed to complete the police academy. Upon completing the academy, the Recruit will be promoted in accordance with the POAM contract. You must also complete the University of Michigan Field Training Officer Program upon graduation.

Required Qualifications*

• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation
• High school or GED equivalent OR an Associate Degree upon graduation of the Academy (if no Associates Degree, must have at least 41 college credits) OR, have a waiver of Associate Degree for prior Military Police (a minimum of 2080 hours military law enforcement experience) Waiver issued by MCOLES is based on an honorable discharge and review of properly executed DD-214.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License
  • No license suspension in the last 5 years
  • No serious violations in the last 5 years
  • No more than 3 minor violations within the past 3 years

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proven customer service and teamwork ability

Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime regularly

Legally able to work in the United States

Must successfully complete academy training to maintain employment

Physical Requirements:

Must meet the MCOLES Essential Functions of a Law Enforcement Officer standards. This position requires the individual, through assistance or on their own to perform the following actions: standing, walking, running, climbing, jumping, crawling, dragging heavy objects/persons, lifting, pulling, pushing, listening, speaking, twisting, turning, bending, crouching, hearing no lower than 35 dB HL in each ear, color vision, and visual acuity without correction must be at least 20/100 in each eye with a binocular vision of 20/100, correctable to at least 20/20 in each eye with lenses.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this outstanding institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including parental leave
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, including "Other Qualified Adult" coverage
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Support Program

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

Per Michigan House Bill 4176 and Senate Bill 32, UMPD will recoup 100% of the academy training costs from employees who leave the Department within one year, 75% for those who leave within two years, 50% for those who leave within three years, and 25% for less than four years.

All members of DPSS are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report any Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Police Officers Association of Michigan union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.