- Salary
- $30 – $37/hr
- Location
- Battle Creek, MI, MI, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND/OR ATTENDING A POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE
Individuals seeking sponsorship to attend a Police Academy, please apply to the Police Recruit position
Scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & TURNED IN BEFORE AN INTERVIEW CAN BE SCHEDULED
Performs responsible law enforcement and patrol duties; Maintains order in an assigned district or as assigned; Regulates traffic, protects life and property and prevents crime and disorder; and performs related work as required. Work performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or his/her designee.
- Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and disorder, to protect life and property, to direct traffic, investigate accidents, and enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations.
- Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; explains and enforces applicable State and local laws and ordinances.
- Investigates suspicious activities; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; conducts searches; apprehends and arrests violators of the law.
- Serves criminal processes including warrants and subpoenas.
- Writes and issues tickets for infractions such as parking, traffic, and ordinance violations.
- Restores order when called to the scene of traffic accidents or other emergencies.
- Assists elderly and ill people, gives first aid, and locates missing persons and lost children; guards prisoners and assumes responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody.
- Keeps records and makes reports of accidents, complaints, criminal offenses, and other incidents.
- Provides information and assistance to the general public.
- Obtains and preserves evidence, testifies in court, and otherwise assists in the prosecution of criminal cases.
- Ensures vehicle is properly maintained and performs vehicle inspections; maintains individual equipment.
- Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
- May be assigned to investigation, crime lab, narcotics, gang, emergency response team, community service, or other technical or special support operations.
- Must be nineteen (19) years of age on date of appointment.
- Associates degree with coursework in criminal justice or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Licensed as a police officer with an "Active" or "Inactive" status as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), OR licensed in another state with an equivalent status and subject to meeting MCOLES' licensing requirements. 1-3 or more years’ experience as an MCOLES licensed law enforcement officer.
- Honorably discharged Veterans from the USA Armed Forces must supply a copy of your DD-214.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Legally able to work in the United States
- Valid driver's license..
- Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis
- Candidates with NO prior law enforcement experience or certification are eligible to apply for the Police Recruit position.
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