POLICE RECRUIT

Police Recruit SummaryThe Division of Public Safety and Security's University of Michigan Police Department seeks police academy recruits. Police Officer Recruits are non-MCOLES certified applicants who will be hired and sent to a local police academy. All candidates must meet the Licensing Standards for MCOLES. While attending the academy, your title will be Police Officer Recruit, and you will be paid at the probationary rate of $31.17 per hour, with overtime available. UMPD will pay your salary, benefits, tuition, books, uniform and equipment needed to complete the police academy. Upon completing the academy, the Recruit will be promoted in accordance with the POAM contract. You must also complete the University of Michigan Field Training Officer Program upon graduation.Required Qualifications*Ability to pass an extensive background investigationHigh school or GED equivalent OR an Associate Degree upon graduation of the Academy (if no Associates Degree, must have at least 41 college credits) OR, have a waiver of Associate Degree for prior Military Police (a minimum of 2080 hours military law enforcement experience) Waiver issued by MCOLES is based on an honorable discharge and review of properly executed DD-214.Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License No license suspension in the last 5 yearsNo serious violations in the last 5 yearsNo more than 3 minor violations within the past 3 yearsStrong oral and written communication skillsProven customer service and teamwork abilityAvailable to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime regularlyLegally able to work in the United StatesMust be able to pass MCOLES written and fitness testing standards before the start of the police academy to continue employmentMust successfully complete academy training to maintain employmentPhysical Requirements:Must meet the MCOLES Essential Functions of a Law Enforcement Officer standards. This position requires the individual, through assistance or on their own to perform the following actions: standing, walking, running, climbing, jumping, crawling, dragging heavy objects/persons, lifting, pulling, pushing, listening, speaking, twisting, turning, bending, crouching, hearing no lower than 35 dB HL in each ear, color vision, and visual acuity without correction must be at least 20/100 in each eye with a binocular vision of 20/100, correctable to at least 20/20 in each eye with lenses.Why Work at Michigan?Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this outstanding institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:Generous time off, including parental leaveA retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vestingMany choices for comprehensive health insurance, including "Other Qualified Adult" coverageDental, Vision, and Life insuranceLong-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesTuition Support ProgramAdditional InformationPer Michigan House Bill 4176 and Senate Bill 32, UMPD will recoup 100% of the academy training costs from employees who leave the Department within one year, 75% for those who leave within two years, 50% for those who leave within three years, and 25% for less than four years.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.Union AffiliationThis 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.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO StatementThe University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.