Police Officer Certified/Certifiable 26-06

About the role

The primary purpose of this job is to provide police services to the general public and patrol city streets to provide protection of its citizens. Enforces city ordinances and state laws. Offers professional police presence where needed and requested. Interviews complainants, suspects, and witnesses to criminal activity. Testifies in criminal, civil, or administrative court cases when required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol city streets to provide protection of its citizens.
• Enforce city ordinances and state laws.
• Offer professional police presence where needed and requested.
• Interview complainants, suspects, and witnesses to criminal activity.
• Testify in criminal, civil, or administrative court cases when required.
• Serve and protect life and property within the city limits of Grand Rapids.
• Work with citizens to address problems.
• Improve police and community relations.
• Perform tactical operations throughout the city.
• Perform Patrol Officer duties in any capacity needed or requested throughout the City, including special events, foot, bike, uniformed or plainclothes, and Segway patrols.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Michigan Driver's license by date of hire.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Candidates for positions in this class are required to meet initial employment requirements as established by the Civil Service Board.
• Must take and receive a passing score on the Grand Rapids Civil Service Exam for Police Officers.

Qualifications

• Must take and receive a passing score on the Grand Rapids Civil Service Exam for Police Officers.
• Meet all State of Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, as found HERE.

Skills

Communicate with people under varying circumstances.

Benefits

• Military retirement plan.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Accidental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Deferred compensation plan options.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Paid parking (if applicable).
• Home ownership incentive.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program with free mental health counseling.
• Comprehensive wellness program with a health and wellness incentive.
• Employee discounts and perks.

Pay

This position is not covered by Social Security.

Schedule

Thirteen Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid parking (if applicable)