Police Service Aide

City of Livonia; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreation center membership

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Livonia is seeking Police Service Aides to join its public safety team. This on-site role supports intake to disposition of persons in custody, assists with court documents, and operates police processing software and records systems.

Candidates must meet strict qualifications, including U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and fitness testing. The position offers a competitive base salary with periodic adjustments and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States, and
• Be at least 18 years old, and
• Have a high school diploma or GED by the date of hire, and
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and
• Possess a qualifying physical fitness certificate dated within 12 months of the closing date, and
• Normal hearing and normal vision.

Responsibilities

• Care for custody intake to discharge, including processing of court documents and warrants.
• Operate LEIN devices, process records, and manage evidence and reporting.
• Answer calls, file documents, and roster prisoners; ensure safety and compliance.
• Attend police academy training and complete required exercises and exams.

Skills

Office methods

Accounting

Records management

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY INFORMATION

$41,537.60 - $52,332.80 Annual Base Salary

• Starting Salary: $41,537.60
• After Six Months of Successful Employment: $43,721.60
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $45,884.80
• Maximum salary is achieved after two and one-half successful years of employment

NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur based on collective bargaining agreements.

Job Responsibilities

Police Service Aides (PSAs) are primarily assigned to duties within the police station. PSAs will be responsible for all aspects of the care and processing from intake to discharge of persons taken into custody. This includes, but is not limited to, using lockup and detention area computer software; routine inspections for cleanliness, headcount, and contraband; finger and palm printing; processing of court documents such as warrants, inventory, and security of prisoner personal property, rostering, prisoner intake screening including the evaluation of medical and mental conditions and requirements; appearance and testimony in various courts; interact with arresting officers of this and other agencies; interactions with supervisors; confirm warrants with other agencies. PSAs process complaints, take reports in compliance with field-based reporting procedures, operate various computer software and hardware; process and file documents including the confirmation of warrants; operate LEIN devices; retrieve and process records of all types; answer and direct incoming telephone calls; make voice broadcasts over police radio equipment; intake, inventory, process and release evidence; receive and process motor vehicle accident reports; perform vehicle inspections, impoundments, and inventories. PSAs perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities While Attending Police Academy

PSAs will attend and complete required training at the police academy; learn and demonstrate proficiency in state and federal laws, local ordinances, and police department policies; participate in practical exercises, including physical fitness training, firearms instruction, and emergency response scenarios; study and pass examinations on criminal law, investigation techniques, and ethical standards; maintain physical and mental readiness for law enforcement duties; and perform other training-related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications And Application Process

• APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A CURRENT PASSING PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BELOW (#5) BY DATE OF HIRE, TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION
• Be a citizen of the United States; and
• Be at least 18 years old; and
• Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate by the date of the Chief's Interview Panel; and
• Possess and maintain a current valid driver's license with a clean driving record; and
• Possess an MCOLES Physical Agility or a United States Military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, or Navy) physical fitness test certificate by date of hire, illustrating successful completion, dated within the preceding 12 months of the closing date of this announcement; and
• Possess normal hearing, and normal visual functions and acuity.

OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are not required for the Police Service Aide position. However, candidates who possess these additional qualifications may be considered for City-sponsored enrollment in a Police Academy:

• Be currently enrolled in an MCOLES-approved training academy or have passed pre-enrollment requirements for the MCOLES Basic Training Academy (Reading and Writing Test, Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness Test)
• By the time of graduation from the upcoming Police Academy, a candidates must be 20 years of age
• By the time of graduation from the upcoming Police Academy, a candidates must have one of the following:
• Associate degree in Law Enforcement or Police Administration
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Four years of full-time, active duty military experience
• Equivalent combination of college education and active-duty military experience.

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS

Written Test - 50% Chief's Interview - 50%*

• Qualified applicants with the highest passing score on the written test will be invited to the interview part of the examination in groups of at least 10, as necessary. Applicants must pass the written test and interview parts of the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Knowledge Of

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Modern office methods, procedures and equipment, including use of computers; accounting; accounting and statistical data record keeping; clerical procedures including statistical research, and administrative report writing; policies, procedures and functions of a law enforcement department; processing and maintaining law enforcement reports and records; operating procedures for law enforcement related office machines.

Ability To

Compile, maintain, process and prepare a variety of records and reports including statistical records and reports; interpret and apply a variety of laws, codes and departmental rules and policies; work independently and use good judgment in providing support services; work tactfully and courteously with others in answering questions, disseminating information and providing assistance to others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; maintain confidentiality of information.

NOTE: Upon offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a background investigation by the police department, a psychological evaluation conducted by a City authorized psychologist, and a complete pre-employment medical examination, including drug testing, conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

Purpose

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

Probationary Period

Appointees must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.

Benefits Overview

The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings.

PAID TIME OFF

• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Personal Business
• Bereavement Leave

Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. Upon completion of the first six months of employment, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each calendar year.

There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Three out of every four years, Election Day is also a paid holiday.

Medical Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and is available to employees and their eligible dependents. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open‑enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

The City also allows full‑time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City’s medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.

DENTAL & VISION

Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open‑enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City offers a life insurance policy for its employees that is at no cost to the employee. The coverage amount is equal to the employee’s annual pay rate rounded to the next higher even thousand, unless it already is an even thousand, and add $1,000. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

For Police Service Aides, the City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan. Employees contribute 4% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City’s contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.

Employees may also participate in a Deferred Compensation (457) plan.

Should a Police Service Aide be promoted to Police Officer, they will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit plan upon promotion.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN

The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City’s contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Employees are eligible to enroll in the City’s voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.

JACK E. KIRKSEY RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP

All regular employees are eligible for a complimentary membership to the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. Employees may also pay the difference in cost to upgrade their membership to add additional members of their household.

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement