Police Officer

Overview

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department Public Safety

Posting Number

Posting Number S1438P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

Pay Grade G01

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range $29.55-$41.01 per hour based on officer qualifications and prior experience, plus generous benefits.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

• Protects the University population and property from crime.

• Responsible for safeguarding the physical well-being of persons and property in the University community.
• Patrols the campus to provide police image and concentration of presence in specific and needed areas.
• Investigates reports of criminal activities.
• Locates, photographs, marks and stores evidence.
• Apprehends perpetrators of crime, guards prisoners, assumes responsibility for the confinement, interrogation/interviewing of all parties involved in a criminal investigation and testifies in cases before various courts.
• Provides and conducts crime prevention activities and informs and instructs the general public on ways they may protect themselves against criminal activity.
• Checks and monitors the security of WMU buildings. Patrols buildings and checks for lapses in security, responding to alarms and taking the appropriate actions.
• Secures buildings to prevent illegal entry or unauthorized subjects and identified/locates lost or stolen property.
• Enforces all local and state traffic laws, monitors traffic flow, pursues, apprehends and issues citations for moving violations, investigates accidents and directs traffic when necessary.
• Spends a portion of his/her shift enforcing University parking regulations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards ( MCOLES ) certified or licensable as a police officer as defined by MCOLES by the date of hire.
• A valid Michigan driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to the hire date.
• Knowledge of the criminal laws, vehicle code book and statutes.
• Good verbal and written communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to work variable hours and shifts.

• Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

• Passing scores on job-related tests (general, psychological, etc.).
• A physical examination administered by the employer’s designated physician is required to determine the incumbent’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job/or identify the need for a reasonable job accommodation.

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-police

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently, or do you have the ability to be, certified by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) by the date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a valid Michigan driver's license or do you have the ability to obtain one prior to the hire date?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have knowledge of the criminal laws, vehicle code book and statutes?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have good verbal and written communication and human relations skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to work variable hours and shifts?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have an associate's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No

• Required Documents
  , Resume
• Optional Documents
  , Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.