Public Safety Officer

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

305d • $62,926 - $82,612

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Public Safety Officer at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university. Major coursework in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Possession of a passing score on the Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards pre-employment police officer's minimum skills test or pre-employment certificate indicating passing grades in all categories prior to application.
• Citizen of the United States; 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent health; weight proportionate to height; 20/20 vision corrected.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Operator's License and a driving record that is satisfactory as required by Department of Public Safety.
• Good oral and/or written communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and mandatory overtime on any/all days of the week.
• Ability to act and re-act quickly, calmly and in a proper manner in emergency situations.
• Reasonable knowledge of sound police practices, civil liability management and criminal and civil law.
• Ability to pursue suspects who may be running, climbing, crawling, or jumping over obstacles.
• Ability to make a forcible arrest.
• Must submit to various background checks and fingerprinting in order to reveal any criminal activity or driving record which may render one unsuitable for police work.
• Must meet the minimum employment standards for police officers as established at the Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.).

Nice To Haves

• Police Officer Basic Training and M.C.O.L.E.S. certification preferred.
• While employed officers are encouraged to pursue a Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for University students, staff and guests by preventing and suppressing crime, protecting life and property and preserving peace within the campus area.
• Patrol campus property in department vehicles, including motorcycles, or on foot during the day or at night and in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Effect arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and/or other restraints.
• Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.
• Communicate effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns and other department firearms from a variety of body positions to department standards.
• Perform Lifesaving First Aid procedures such as Rescue Breathing, Closed Chest Compressions and Airway Clearing Chest Compressions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $62,926 (Shift differential: $0.50/hr. afternoon shift, $0.75/hr. midnight shift.)
• Salary hire maximum: $82,612 (Shift differential: $0.50/hr. afternoon shift, $0.75/hr. midnight shift.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree