POLICE OFFICER

Job Summary

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 employ those who actively embrace and uphold our values of respecting differences, promoting equitable practices, and fostering intentional inclusion. This means creating an environment where everyone in our community feels valued, welcomed, and safe. We prize proactive engagement with our community and provide compassionate and professional service to enhance the quality of life for all. Our UM-Dearborn Department of Public Safety seeks to fill two Police Officer positions, who will report to a Police Sergeant. UM-Dearborn DPS is now responsible for the safety and security of The School at Marygrove, the University of Michigan Center for Innovation, and other satellite locations in Wayne County. Assignments may include these sites.

Responsibilities*

You Will:

• 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
• Policing response on and adjacent to campus
• Obtain and serve warrants, subpoenas, and other court documents
• Identify, apprehend, and arrest suspects
• Testify in criminal, civil, and administrative hearings
• Community-oriented policing problem-solving

Required Qualifications*

• You must pass a background investigation, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination
• High school or GED equivalent + 2 years of relevant police/military experience, completion of an accredited police training academy or training + MCOLES license and certification (or certifiable) OR Associate degree; completion of an accredited police training academy or training + MCOLES license and certification (or certifiable)
• Strong communication skills
• Proven customer service and teamwork ability

Why Work at U-M Dearborn?

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a vibrant and diverse community, centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The area provides a variety of urban, suburban, and rural environments within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, its suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan-Dearborn offers a comprehensive benefits package, effective on your first day to help you and your family stay well, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, along with prescription drug plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage .

Additional UM-Dearborn benefits include:

• Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Learn more about the tuition reimbursement policy .
• Eligible UM-Dearborn dependents may receive a 50% tuition and fees scholarship towards undergraduate courses. Learn more about the Dependent Tuition Scholarship from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships webpage .
• No charge for all faculty and staff parking permits. Learn more from the Parking Transportation webpage .

Information about our mission, values and leadership can be found at:


Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

All members of the DPSS team 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.

Union Affiliation

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.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The 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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

282982

Working Title

POLICE OFFICER

Job Title

POLICE OFFICER

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Business Affairs

Department

UM-Dearborn Police Department

Posting Begin/End Date

9/11/2026 - 9/16/2026

Salary

$64,833.60 - $100,068.80

Career Interest

Security/Police (POAM/COAM Union)