Municipal Safety Officer

City of Ann Arbor•Ann Arbor, MI

3h•$31•Onsite

About The Position

This is a sworn part-time law enforcement position that involves protecting life and property at City of Ann Arbor facilities. Under the supervision of a Police Supervisor, the Municipal Safety Officer is responsible for building security for the Larcom City Hall. The Municipal Safety Officer may be assigned to work building security at other City owned facilities.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years of age at the time of hire
Associate's Degree or equivalent college credits (60) is required at the time of hire
Must be MCOLES certified/certifiable at the time of hire (which includes, among other things, possessing a valid drivers’ license)
Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations
Principles and procedures of record keeping
Law enforcement principles and the criminal justice system
Use of firearms and other modern police equipment
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Ability to exercise independent, good sound judgment
Ability to make decisions and act quickly in stressful situations
Ability to speak clearly and concisely
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with various types of people
Ability to perform tasks requiring physical endurance and agility under frequently adverse conditions
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions, wrestling, and handcuffing, use of self-defense techniques.
Move and lift up to 20 lbs., such as mail, files, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of prior law enforcement experience

Responsibilities

Provide general armed security in the Guy C. Larcom Building
Prevent unauthorized access to facilities
Respond to emergency situations or situations where individuals may exhibit threatening behaviors, using appropriate de-escalation techniques
Make periodic rounds of the facility to monitor for security threats and, if any, report them immediately
Direct customers to the proper locations
Assist guest services staff as needed
Investigate security concerns and threats
Report any unusual activity to management immediately
Document incidents and submit daily reports
Interact with City staff to understand security concerns
Monitor security systems (cameras, duress systems) throughout the day for potential security threats or other issues
Perform other related duties as assigned