Public Safety Officer: Emergency Response & Enforcement

East Grand Rapids Police Department; East Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid time off: vacation, personal, S/S

Job summary

East Grand Rapids Police Department seeks qualified candidates to enforce laws, respond to emergencies and perform firefighting duties as needed. The role requires MCOLES certification, Firefighter I & II or the ability to obtain it, and medical responder credentials. Strong reporting skills and calm, decisive judgment are essential.

Ideal candidates have 60 college credits (associate’s preferred), U.S. citizenship, and a clean background.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours, preferably supportive of an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, or related field.
• Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable background investigation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must successfully complete MCOLES basic training.
• Physically and psychologically fit for duty.
• United States Citizen.
• MCOLES certification.
• Firefighter I & II certification, or ability to obtain it.
• Medical First Responder certification, or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the laws and ordinances of the City of East Grand Rapids and the laws of Michigan.
• Arrest violators of the law and issue citations for parking, traffic and equipment violations.
• Respond to department calls in cases of emergency.
• Administer first aid and arrange transportation of injured persons.
• Patrol assigned areas including school zones during crossing hours; may be a school crossing guard.
• Testify in court and prepare/maintain records and reports.
• Investigate and resolve complaints; interview suspects, prisoners, and witnesses to obtain information and evidence.
• Serve subpoenas and warrants; respond to fire alarms and operate firefighting equipment as needed.
• Develop and maintain skills, and driving capabilities for department vehicles.

Skills

Good moral character

Computer literacy

Report writing

Calm under pressure

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Willingness to obtain firefighter cert

Education

60 college credit hours / associate's degree ideal

MCOLES certification

Firefighter I & II certification

Medical First Responder certification

Job description

East Grand Rapids Police Department seeks qualified candidates to enforce laws, respond to emergencies and perform firefighting duties as needed. The role requires MCOLES certification, Firefighter I & II or the ability to obtain it, and medical responder credentials. Strong reporting skills and calm, decisive judgment are essential.

Ideal candidates have 60 college credits (associate’s preferred), U.S. citizenship, and a clean background.