Police Officer Certified/Certifiable 27-02
About The Position
This job posting is for individuals who are currently Certified Police Officers or who will graduate from a Police Academy by May 2027. The role involves providing police services to the general public, patrolling city streets for citizen protection, enforcing city ordinances and state laws, offering a professional police presence, and interviewing complainants, suspects, and witnesses. It also includes serving and protecting life and property within city limits, working with citizens to address problems, and improving police and community relations. Additionally, the position requires 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 May 2027.
- Out-of-state certified officers should contact the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) to determine eligibility and available dates for the Recognition of Prior Training and Experience Program (RPTE).
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 include 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
