Police Service Specialist

City of Ann Arbor•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ann Arbor Police Department is a full-service department with many services and divisions. These include a detective section, traffic services unit, K9, motorcycle and bicycle patrols, as well as a community engagement unit that includes many programs and opportunities to volunteer and get involved. Our service specialist staff help both the sworn staff and community through various duties within the department, including taking reports at the front desk and assisting with traffic control at large events. The Ann Arbor Police Department is committed to a community-oriented policing philosophy and strives for a high level of community engagement. We embrace the values of continual learning, working collaboratively with the community and city, recognizing our successes, and being a team, while prioritizing impartiality and fairness in all circumstances. The Vision of the Ann Arbor Police Department is to be a national model for earning trust within the community, safeguarding life, and promoting public safety through community policing. Police Service Specialists help connect the Police Department with the community by providing professional, non-sworn services, responding to community needs, sharing information and resources, and supporting positive interactions between community members and law enforcement personnel. Depending on departmental needs and assigned responsibilities, the position may assist with community outreach, victim support, public education, and other community-focused initiatives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice or a related field.
LEIN Certification
Crime Prevention Designation
Notary Public
CPR and First Aid Certification