Police Officer

About the Organization

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) leads all public safety functions within the university, including police, security, and emergency management, and offers an integrated approach to safety and security, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. DPSS combines Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint operations to provide students, visitors, faculty, and staff with a safe and secure environment. Through our partnerships across the university and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, we use a blended service model to meet the needs of our community and exceed expectations.

We are a full-service law enforcement agency with responsibility to provide police services to all areas of our campus community. Our mission is to contribute to and promote a safe and secure community, while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons using facilities and programs of the University of Michigan.

About the Role

As a Police Officer, you will provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, promoting good community relations and patrolling assigned area to prevent crime; enforce laws, ordinances and traffic regulations, control crowds, and arrest violators. You may also perform specialized police activities such as criminal investigations including interviewing witnesses, crime victims and suspects.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest standards of conduct and customer service while serving and protecting our community and taking measures to prevent crime
• Enforce University ordinances and regulations and State and Federal laws
• Patrol campus areas for crime prevention, parking and traffic control and issue citations
• Obtain and serve warrants, subpoenas and other court documents
• Identify, apprehend and arrest suspects
• Testify in criminal, civil and administrative hearings

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent + 2 years of relevant police/military experience, completion of an accredited police training academy or training, and MCOLES license and certification (or certifiable) OR Associate degree and completion of an accredited police training academy or training and MCOLES license and certification (or certifiable)
• Must pass a comprehensive law enforcement background investigation and drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination

Benefits

• Generous time off, including parental leave
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, including "Other Qualified Adult" coverage
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Support Program

Work Arrangement

These positions work onsite patrolling the University of Michigan campus.

Additional Information

All members of DPSS are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report any Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Police Officers Association of Michigan union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.