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University of Michigan POLICE OFFICER in Flint, Michigan
POLICE OFFICER
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. Please include it as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline your experience that directly relates to the Police Officer position.
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 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 and collaborative approach to safety and security, partnering across the University to provide a safe community while improving the quality of life for all those living, learning, working, and visiting our community.
The UM-Flint DPS is a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, afternoons, holidays and occasional unanticipated overtime. This is a uniformed position.
As a Police Officer, you will provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, promoting good community relations and patrolling assigned area to prevent crime, enforce laws, ordinances and traffic regulations, control crowds, and arrest violators. You may also perform specialized police activities such as criminal investigations including interviewing witnesses, crime victims and suspects.
Pay Range Information
The pay range for new, probationary Police Officers is $57,512.00 to $58,662.24
The full salary range for Police Officers who have completed a one year probationary period is $61,380.80 - $87,672.00 and can be found in thePOAM bargaining agreement (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/union-contracts-wage-schedules/about-poam) .
Mission Statement
DPS provides complete law enforcement services to the Flint campus. Our police officers are licensed by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and authorized to enforce all federal, state, local laws, and rules of the University of Michigan. Our officers are also deputized by Genesee County. Our officers are well trained in services unique to an academic institution. We are dedicated to the community policing philosophy as a way of delivering police services to our campus and downtown community.
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 is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staffflier (https://hr.umich.edu/sites/default/files/benefit-highlights.pdf) .
For tuition support information can be found at:https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/ (https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/)
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at:https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/ (https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/)
The University of Michigan-Flint’s DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Responsibilities*
You Will:
Uphold the highest standards of conduct and customer service while serving and protecting our community and taking measures to prevent crime
Enforce University ordinances and regulations and State and Federal laws
Patrol campus areas for crime prevention, parking and traffic control and issue citations
Policing response on, and adjacent to, campus
Obtain and serve warrants, subpoenas and other court documents
Identify, apprehend and arrest suspects
Testify in criminal, civil and administrative hearings
Community oriented policing problem solving
Required Qualifications*
- High school or GED equivalent + 2 years of relevant police/military experience, completion of an accredited police training academy or training, and MCOLES license and certification (or certifiable)
OR
- Associate degree and completion of an accredited police training academy or training and MCOLES license and certification (or certifiable)
You must pass a comprehensive law enforcement background investigation and drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.
Additional Information
All members of Department of Public Safety (DPS) 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 reportClery reportable offenses (https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/) 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.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
249838
Working Title
POLICE OFFICER
Job Title
POLICE OFFICER
Work Location
Flint Campus
Flint, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Flint Vc Bus And Fin
Department
Flint Safety
Posting Begin/End Date
6/12/2024 - 7/12/2024
Salary
$57,512.00 - $87,672.00
Career Interest
Security/Police (POAM/COAM Union)
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