Public Safety Officer

The City of Bay City, Michigan • Bay City, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bay City's Department of Public Safety is seeking qualified MCOLES licensed or licensable applicants for the position of Public Safety Officer (PSO). We are seeking community-oriented individuals with a desire to serve others. The Bay City Department of Public Safety is a progressive department that continually seeks ways to enhance service and improve the quality of life through innovative ideas and new approaches. The city, with a population of 32,661 (2020 Census), is a major recreation and entertainment center, located approximately 120 miles north of Detroit. As the county seat and largest municipality in Bay County, Bay City has been a center of commerce, industry, government, and culture. The Bay City Department of Public Safety is a diverse group of people with a team mentality and experienced leadership.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a United States Citizen.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have no felony convictions.
• No history of criminal or improper conduct.
• Possess a valid Michigan Driver's License.
• No convictions for Operating While Intoxicated (lifetime).
• Qualify and be licensed or have the ability to become licensed by MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards).
• Possess or have the ability to complete a fire academy and obtain certification in Michigan as a Firefighter I and II.
• Be of good moral character.
• Have not been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• Successful completion of psychological exam, physical, and drug screening. (Marijuana prohibited)

Nice To Haves

• College education and/or prior military experience are preferred and will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Motivated officers have opportunities for special assignments and promotions, such as K-9, FBI Task Force Officer with our VIPER unit on the Mid-Michigan Safe Streets Task Force, Accident Investigation, Community Policing Officer, School Resource Officer, Evidence Technician, Drone Pilot, Firearms Instructor, and many other specialty jobs and community outreach positions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with a Health Savings Account
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Generous vacation time is afforded to each employee starting at 80 hours and increasing to 240 hours (6 weeks) per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED