Public Safety Officer Sponsored Recruit

Apply now Job no:495046
Position type:DPS – Public Safety
Location:Allendale, Michigan
Categories:Department of Public Safety

Summary: A sponsored Police Recruit is a Grand Valley State Police Department employee who is sponsored to attend the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.  The intended result is promotion to Police Officer upon successful completion of the police academy and licensing by MCOLES.  Sponsored Police Recruits will enjoy full-time pay and benefits.  The Grand Valley Police Department will cover all tuition and related costs while attending the police academy.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of testing.
• Must not have any felony convictions or certain misdemeanor convictions.
• Must possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation.
• Mus have physical, mental and emotional ability to execute duties.

Essential Functions of Police Officer:

• This is a uniformed and armed police position charged with enforcing state/local laws and the rules of the university.
• Patrols the campus in a marked unit and responds to emergency calls for service.
• Arrest and issue citations as necessary.
• Respond to and investigate complaints as received or as the department requires.
• Testify at court and subsequent hearings. Serve subpoenas and warrants as requested.
• Responsible for the safety and protection of the campus community, its personnel and property.
• Act as a liaison between campus community and area law enforcement agencies
• Attend and complete by demonstrating proficiency all required in-service training programs which include Medical First Responder training and certification.
• Performs other similar and related duties as directed by supervisor.

Applicants who make it past the initial screening will be required to complete and submit a personal history statement form provided by the Department of Public Safety.

For information on the steps involved in the hiring process, please visit our website at www.gvsu.edu/gvpd/recruitment .

Salary:  $25.72 per hour recruit pay ($29.03 to start upon promotion to Police Officer with yearly increases per contract)

Department/Division:  Public Safety

Campus: Allendale / Grand Rapids

How To Apply: Please include a cover letter and resume.  The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically.  On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline Date:  November 10, 2023

The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University.

Members of the University community, including students, employees, faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, consultants, vendors, others engaged to do business with the University, candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, as defined by this policy. In accordance with applicable federal and state law and this policy, acts of discrimination or harassment by members of the campus community are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. This includes inappropriate limitation of, access to, or participation in educational, employment, athletic, social, cultural, or other university programs and activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Limitations are lawful if they are: directly related to a legitimate university purpose, required by law, or lawfully required by a grant or contract between the university and the state or federal government. For the purposes of this policy, sex-/gender-based harassment includes sexual misconduct, sexual assault, interpersonal or relationship violence, and stalking.

See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Advertised:18 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:10 Nov 2023 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time

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