Police Officer Certified/Certifiable 26-06

City of Grand Rapids•Police Department 1 Monroe Center St NW Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for individuals who are currently Certified Police Officers or who will graduate from a Police Academy by December 2026. The role involves providing police services to the general public, patrolling city streets to protect citizens, and enforcing city ordinances and state laws. It also includes offering a professional police presence where needed, interviewing complainants, suspects, and witnesses, and testifying in court cases. The position also focuses on community policing, serving and protecting life and property within the city limits of Grand Rapids, working with citizens to address problems, and improving police and community relations. Additionally, it involves performing tactical operations throughout the city, including special events, foot, bike, uniformed or plainclothes, and Segway patrols.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Michigan Driver's license by date of hire.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
US citizenship.
Some experience involves communicating with people under varying circumstances.
Candidates for positions in this class are required to meet initial employment requirements as established by the Civil Service Board.
Must take and receive a passing score on the Grand Rapids Civil Service Exam for Police Officers.
Meet all State of Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
Must be Eligible for MCOLES by the Date of Hire.

Nice To Haves

Currently Certified Police Officers or those who will graduate from a Police Academy by December 2026.

Responsibilities

Provide police services to the general public.
Patrol city streets to provide protection of its citizens.
Enforce city ordinances and state laws.
Offer professional police presence where needed and requested.
Interview complainants, suspects, and witnesses to criminal activity.
Testify in criminal, civil, or administrative court cases when required.
Serve and protect life and property within the city limits of Grand Rapids.
Work with citizens to address problems.
Improve police and community relations.
Perform tactical operations throughout the city.
Perform Patrol Officer duties in any capacity needed or requested throughout the City, which includes special events, foot, bike, uniformed or plainclothes and Segway patrols.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
Defined benefit pension plan.
Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
Thirteen Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid parking (if applicable)
Employee Home Ownership Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
Employee Discounts and Perks