Public Safety Officer Sponsored Recruit

Grand Valley State University•Allendale Charter Township, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sponsored Police Recruit is an employee of the Grand Valley State University Police Department sponsored to attend the Grand Valley State University Police Academy. The position is for the 2027 GVSU Police Summer Academy, scheduled from May 4 through August 25, 2027. Recruits receive full-time pay and benefits while attending the academy, and the department covers tuition and related academy costs. Successful academy completion and MCOLES licensing are intended to lead to promotion to Police Officer. Salary is $27.69 per hour while attending the academy and starts at $32.19 upon successful completion. The Police Officer role is a uniformed and armed position responsible for enforcing state and local laws and university rules. It includes campus patrol, emergency response, enforcement actions, investigations, court-related duties, and protecting the campus community and property. The role also involves liaison work with the campus community and area law enforcement agencies, required in-service training including Medical First Responder training and certification, and other related duties as directed by a supervisor. Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Michigan driver's license, and be U.S. citizens at the time of testing. Applicants must meet the specified criminal-history and moral-character standards and be physically, mentally, and emotionally able to perform the duties. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. The application requires a cover letter and resume. Candidates advancing beyond initial screening must complete a personal history statement provided by the Department of Public Safety.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a valid Michigan driver's license.
Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of testing.
Must not have felony convictions or certain misdemeanor convictions.
Must possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation.
Must have the physical, mental, and emotional ability to execute the duties.
Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than five days per week.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Submit an application with a cover letter and resume.
Applicants who pass initial screening must complete and submit a personal history statement provided by the Department of Public Safety.

Responsibilities

Attend the Grand Valley State University Police Academy and complete it successfully.
Upon becoming a Police Officer, enforce state and local laws and university rules.
Patrol campus in a marked unit and respond to emergency calls for service.
Make arrests and issue citations as necessary.
Respond to and investigate complaints as received or as required by the department.
Testify in court and subsequent hearings; serve subpoenas and warrants as requested.
Protect the safety of the campus community, its personnel, and property.
Act as a liaison between the campus community and area law enforcement agencies.
Attend and complete required in-service training, demonstrating proficiency, including Medical First Responder training and certification.
Perform other similar and related duties as directed by a supervisor.

Benefits

Full-time pay while attending the academy: $27.69 per hour.
Tuition and related academy expenses covered by the department.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
Generous employer retirement contributions.
Wellness resources.
Tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Salary starting at $32.19 upon successful completion of the academy.

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