Police Officer

Police Officer

Position Number: S-3863

Position Summary

This is a sworn law enforcement position that involves protecting life and property through enforcement of laws, ordinances, and policy. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency police calls for service, responsibility for performing assigned police work of varying difficulty utilizing community oriented/problem solving techniques which include community engagement, resource development, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention, detection and investigation, apprehension of violators, preservation of order, and related police functions.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current MCOLES certification or certifiable pending academy graduation
Possession of a valid driver's license
Possession of the physical capabilities necessary to perform the duties of the position
Ability to successfully complete training to become a certified LEIN computer system operator
Demonstrated ability to accurately complete written reports
Must possess maturity of judgment and ability to act with tact and restraint while utilizing resolutions techniques
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
One year of increasingly responsible work experience in public safety
Experience working in a higher education environment

Duties & Responsibilities

The essential duties of the patrol officer are divided into nine main functional areas: communication, decision-making, staff assistance, investigation/interrogation, planning and organizing, patrolling, controlling situations, equipment used, and policies and procedures.
Communication Activities
Interacts and communicates with the public, co-workers, staff, students, and other police departments
Reports complaints, unusual and/or hazardous conditions, broken/damaged equipment and other emergency information
Enters, transcribes, records, stores, or maintains information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording
Completes daily logs/work records
Dispatches personnel to calls for service
May testify in court
Decision-Making Activities
Reviews facts, literature, law books, etc., to draw conclusions regarding if laws have been broken or to determine if an arrest is warranted
Observes and analyzes situations to determine appropriate responses
Uses evidence collected at accident and emergency scenes to draw valid conclusions
Reviews policy and procedural guidelines, manuals, and department records to determine appropriateness and conformance with rules and regulations
Makes decisions on whether to terminate a vehicle pursuit
Staff Assistance Activities
Provides back up for other officers
Provides general assistance to other police officers, supervisors and other agencies
Assists new officers in adapting to the department and instructs them in policing techniques
Assists others in specialized areas of professional police work
Investigation and Interrogation Activities
Investigates crimes and motor vehicle accidents
Reviews criminal and non-criminal reports
Collects evidence at accident and crime scenes by photographing, recording information, drawing diagrams and lifting fingerprints
Administers blood alcohol, chemical and/or urine tests
Fingerprints people
Seizes and/or transports vehicles, evidence and/or property
Applies for and verifies warrants
Follows up on pending case investigations
May coordinate investigation process
Interviews victims and witnesses
Interrogates criminal suspects and prisoners
Planning and Organizing Activities
Develops plans to accomplish work
Organizes time to meet assignment deadlines
Patrolling Activities
Patrols campus
Locates emergency scenes
Cites for traffic and other law violations
Completes accident reports
Assists motorists with car problems
Directs and controls traffic
Controls parking at special events
Cleans and fuels patrol car
Provides security during transportation of large sums of cash and/or other valuables
Maintains key control and/or access to secure and restricted locations
Provides 24-hour escort service to students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university
Controlling Situations/Activities
Protects property from unnecessary damage
Calms distraught persons at emergency scenes
Responds to violence and crime scenes
Responds to disturbance calls
Enforces laws and coverage of special events such as sporting events and concerts
Restrains suspects and makes arrests when appropriate
Provides medical assistance to the injured or sick
Establishes barricades around event parameters
Performs crown control activities
Participates in building checks
Equipment Use
Patrol officers may use the following machines and equipment:
Telecommunication equipment (e.g., phone, CB)
Radar gun
Handcuffs
Video/audio recording equipment (e.g., copier, facsimile, computer)
Emergency/first aid equipment (e.g., defibrillator, fire extinguisher)
Gun
Baton
Chemical substance (e.g., pepper spray)
Security checking devices
Policies and Procedures
In addition to the above activities, patrol officers are required to follow department rules and regulations. These include:
Keeping appointments with interdepartmental meetings, court dates, pre-trial conferences, and training sessions
Maintaining standards of appearance such as uniform, well groomed hair and hygiene and physical fitness
Completing legal forms and documents
Obeying state laws and department regulations under normal and emergency situations
Participating in training
Provides security and protection services to the community by patrolling assigned areas or buildings to enforce policies and procedures, which may include security of individual building/stationary locations
Responds to emergencies by assessing the situation, employing tact, diplomacy, and individual judgment to remedy and/or maintain control
May require incumbent to provide on-site lead supervision over student service officers who may be present
Deters, restrains and/or arrests individuals attempting to inflict physical harm on themselves or others or to commit criminal acts
Completes necessary administrative form/reports related to incidents and/or arrests, to include gathering pertinent information from participants and/or witnesses and organizing it in a logical written form
Assists security director and/or lieutenant to conduct investigations or special projects as requested
Maintains regular communication with student service officers to obtain information about unusual and/or suspicious situations
Appears in court regarding incidents that occur in the university community when necessary
Provides traffic control during scheduled activities or during emergency situations as necessary
Enforces parking rules and regulations
Provides emergency first aid and/or CPR to injured persons, or assists in the transportation of ill or injured persons when necessary
Attends internal and/or external training courses, classes and seminars to further develop protection service skills and knowledge
Provides basic information and directions to students, faculty, staff and/or the general public
Provides superiors with daily activity reports/summaries related to the overall training and performance of student service officers
Maintains positive relations with external law enforcement agencies to obtain or exchange relevant protection service information
Provides programs and presentations which promote safety and security to students, faculty and staff
Performs other work-related duties as requested

Supervision Exercised

None.

Employee Group: Police

Staff Pay Level:

Pay Range: $27.49 - $32.95

Division: Finance and Administrative Services

Department: Police Department

Position Status: Regular

Position End Date:

Employment Status: Full-Time

FTE: 1.0

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: 84 hours per pay period / 12 hour shifts

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by May 11, 2026.

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