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Police Officer

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Department Of Police And Public Safety 10070690
  • Area of Interest: Police/Health and Safety
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
  • Group: Police Officers-FOP
  • Union/Non-Union: Union

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  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Mar 26 2025
  • Closing at: Jun 10 2025 - 23:55 EDT
  • 88
  • Salary Commensurate with Experience
  • Department Of Police And Public Safety
  • 1028903

Position Summary

Police Officers enforce University ordinances, regulations and State laws, issues citations, makes arrests, participates in the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes, and performs other appropriate service functions for the University. 

Duties:

Patrols campus areas for crime prevention, parking and traffic control, and issues citations. Investigates crimes, accidents and complaints. Interviews witnesses, crime victims, and suspects. Testifies in criminal, civil and administrative hearings. Evaluates and responds to emergencies by requesting fire, medical or maintenance assistance. Prepares reports. Transports persons and property. Obtains and serves warrants, subpoenas and other court documents. Recognizes and identifies safety hazards and ensures the appropriate response. Performs crowd and traffic control at University special events. Performs the duties and fulfills the responsibilities of a Service Officer when assigned. Performs other specialist duties when assigned. 

Ideal Candidates will possess the following:

  • Must be available to work 12 hour shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays and various overtime assignments
  • Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable, comprehensive, and extensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity
  • Honorably discharged USA Armed Forces Veteran (copy of DD-214 must be included in application packet), if apply
  • Must be a US Citizen at time of job offer
  • Possess a valid Michigan Driver's License at time of employment with a satisfactory driving record
  • No pending or past felony convictions
  • Ability to pass a criminal history record check
  • Meet physical standards as determined by the University’s Medical Doctor  

Communicates with:

Students/Faculty/Public - in order to offer assistance and information.

Operations Commander - in order to receive guidance, direction and supervision.

Supervisors - in order to receive direction and communicate information.

Multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agencies - in order to coordinate activities and exchange information. Judicial system employees - in order to assist with prosecution.

Administrators - in order to provide and receive information.

Campus Associations - in order to coordinate activities and assist with programs. 

This posting will fill 5 vacancies. 

Minimum Requirements

Applicants shall meet all MCOLES Employment Standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers. These can be found here: Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Application

Cover Letter

Resume

3 Professional References

3 Personal References

Special Instructions

Clearly indicate MCOLES Status or number in application

Work Hours

MSU DPPS is a 24/7 operations. Must be available to work 12 hour shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays and various overtime assignments.

Website

POLICE.MSU.EDU

Bidding Eligibility ends April 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM

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