Public Safety Officer (Onsite)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Two-for-one retirement matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

University of Michigan on the Flint campus is seeking Public Safety Officers for 24/7 operations. You will patrol campus areas, respond to incidents, assist students and staff, and coordinate with state and local agencies as required.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1 year in security or related fields; valid driver's license with clean record; basic MS Word/Excel skills. The role is onsite with potential for overtime and shift work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1 year of related experience.
• Experience enforcing fire, safety and security practices.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and use related equipment.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word, Excel and keyboarding.
• Valid driver's license with <6 points on driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public safety and act as liaison with local agencies.
• De-escalate non-violent situations and investigate activity.
• Patrol campus buildings and monitor alarm systems.
• Prepare incident and security reports.
• Provide escorts, wayfinding, unlocks, and other services.
• Move equipment and support DPSS departments.

Skills

Public safety experience

Emergency response

Customer service

Driving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security, Flint Campus Department of Public Safety (UM-Flint DPS) is a full-service, 24-hour public safety department that works to ensure a safe and secure environment for the Flint campus community and the surrounding area. Our officers and staff are highly trained professionals equipped to serve all members of our community. We manage all law enforcement and security operations on the Flint campus and offer an integrated, collaborative approach to safety and security, partnering across the University to provide a safe community and improve the quality of life for all those living, learning, working, and visiting our community.

UM-Flint DPS is a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation. Work schedules may include nights, afternoons, weekends, holidays, and occasional unanticipated overtime. This is a uniform position in accordance with the DPSS uniform dress code. Patrol assignments may include both mobile and building-specific responsibilities.

Salary Range Information

The pay range for new external hires is $48,942.40 to $59,550.40 per year, based on education and experience.

The full pay range for current DPSS Public Safety Officers is $48,942.40 to $61,921.60 per year, based on education and experience.

This salary information is based on the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Police Officers Association of Michigan.

Responsibilities*

Under the direction of the on-duty shift sergeant and the UM-Flint DPS command team, you will perform the following tasks:

• Ensure public safety, protect our assets and act as the primary liaison with state and local police, fire and security agencies; act calmly in emergency situations and use emergency equipment
• Work closely with campus staff, de-escalate non-violent situations; investigate criminal activity; assist students, staff, and visitors as needed
• Patrol campus buildings and surrounding areas and monitor fire, security, and access control alarm systems
• Detect safety hazards and criminal activity
• Use your customer service skills and cultural safety mindset to respectfully communicate and work with all community members
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Prepare incident and security reports
• Ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs as part of the routine patrol
• Provide services such as but not limited to: escorts, wayfinding, unlocks, motorists assists, well-being checks, property control, and traffic and crowd control
• Move equipment such as barricades and fire extinguishers
• Work collaboratively to support all departments within DPSS

Required Qualifications*

High school or GED equivalent + 1 year of experience in a security, fire, military, customer service or emergency management field

Experience with the enforcement of fire, safety and security practices

Skillset in handling emergency situations and using associated equipment

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic keyboarding

A valid driver's license and a driving record with less than 6 points

You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination

Why Work at U-M Flint?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, 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
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage .

UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/ .

The work requires, or the supervisor approves, a fully onsite presence. On-site is defined as a designated U-M-owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

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 here.

Additional Information

All members of the Division of Public Safety and Security (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 Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees are required to complete Clery Compliance Training within the first 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 a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time 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.