Police Officer

About the Role

The City of Ypsilanti is hiring Police Officers. This is skilled police work in the protection of life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances. Assignments are received and are carried out under established policies and procedures and according to laws, ordinances, and departmental policy. Employees must use considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of cases and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work.

Pay

$54,738 - $84,999 annually. Lateral hires up to $66,846 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• City-Funded HSA Contributions (up to $6,600)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual Medical Waiver Stipend (up to $5,000)
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• LegalShield, IDShield & AFLAC Options
• Fetch Pet Insurance
• Michigan 529 Education Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exclusive Employee Discounts

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area or the total city in a patrol car; preserves law and order; prevents and discovers the commission of crime; apprehends criminals and offenders and enforces vehicle and traffic laws.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving traffic accidents, robberies, felonies, misdemeanors, disturbances, and a wide variety of civil and domestic situations; takes necessary police action, serves warrants, makes arrests as required and testifies as a witness in court.
• Conducts preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes and accidents; gathers evidence; locates and questions suspects and witnesses; makes arrest as required and testifies as a witness in court.
• Prepares a number of reports on cases and complaints.
• Transports and processes prisoners to court and jail.
• Establishes traffic control and protection at incidents which attract crowds; performs police duties at special events and activities, such as parades, festivals, sporting events.
• Performs daily routine maintenance and safety inspections on patrol cars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Police Certification Program; applicants must either be certified or eligible for certification as a police officer.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to interact with the public courteously, professionally, and tactfully.
• Must have the ability to quickly and objectively analyze situations, determining the appropriate course of action.
• Must have the ability to accurately gather information and clearly communicate observations, behaviors, and actions both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to develop proficiency in the use and care of firearms.

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