Public Safety Officer (Part-Time, Grayling)

Salary: $16.68 - $23.03 Hourly
Location : Kirtland Grayling, 4800 W 4 Mile Road Grayling, MI
Job Type: On-call
Job Number: 21-00183
Division: Student Services
Department: Public Safety
Opening Date: 09/30/2025


Description


Kirtland Community College is accepting applications for a Part-Time Public Safety Officer at our Grayling campus. Individuals in this position perform various police duties to provide campus security, investigate complaints, respond to emergencies, and assist with training exercises in the college's criminal justice programs.

All Public Safety Officers must be current and certified through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)

Duties

• Performs various campus police duties as needed; responds to complaints, conducts investigations, and may issue citations in accordance with law and board policy
• Prepares detailed, timely, and informative reports of complaints, investigations, and incidents.
• Assists in planning and training for, and responds to medical and other emergencies that occur on Kirtland's campus sites; may be required to work in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies
• Assists in monitoring the status of campus security concerns and security equipment; reports maintenance, upgrade, and acquisition needs to the public safety director.
• Assists with criminal justice program training exercises and may assist in developing and presenting staff training programs such as sexual assault prevention, pepper spray training, dealing with violent individuals, etc. through Kirtland's public safety office
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree with Michigan First Responder or related training
• One to three years of related work experience, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position
• Eligible for MCOLES Certification as a law enforcement officer, with a valid Michigan Driver's License
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, as indicated under Working Conditions
• Ability to maintain firearms proficiency
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under fatigue and/or stress
• Interpersonal skills consistent with community policing of a diverse student and employee population

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety.

Attendance
Individuals in this position are generally expected to be available as assigned, which may from time to time include evenings, weekends, variable hours, and other locations as may be needed.

Working Conditions
Law enforcement involves periods of routine office work, occasionally involves dealing with individuals or groups who are angry, upset, or frightened, requires good situational awareness using visual and auditory senses, and may from time to time require periods of high physical activity, including moving rapidly from point to point, within and outside buildings, climbing stairs and ladders, subduing violent individuals, and providing first aid and emergency care. Conditions may include darkness, inclement weather, hazardous materials, fire and other emergency situations, and/or threat of bodily harm.
* This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Kirtland Community College is an equal opportunity employer
Benefits for this position include:
Paid Time Off
Bereavement Leave
Pension or Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
One Tuition-Free class per semester (subject to qualifications)
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How many years of related work experience do you possess in Law Enforcement?
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Do you currently possess an active MCOLES number?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your MCOLES number.
Required Question