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Grand Valley State University Public Safety Officer in Allendale, Michigan
Public Safety Officer
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R104274
Join the Grand Valley State University Police Department - Now Hiring Police Officers!
The Grand Valley State University Police Department is seeking motivated, service-oriented individuals who are currently MCOLES licensed or licensable and committed to building positive relationships within a vibrant campus community. This is an exciting opportunity to continue or launch your law enforcement career in a professional, supportive, and community-focused environment.
Why Join Us?
• Starting pay at $31.25/hour with the ability to start at a higher rate based on experience
• Lateral transfer friendly - bring your experience and continue your career
• Outstanding education benefits:
o 100% tuition waiver for employees
o 50% tuition waiver for household members and dependents
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions
• Excellent work-life balance in a community-oriented policing environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialized assignments
Start your next chapter with a department that invests in your career, your education, and your future.
Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of $31.25/hour.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Required Qualifications:
• Associates Degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Applicants must be currently MCOLES certified or licensable as a police officer as defined by MCOLES at time of hire.
• Valid State of Michigan driver's license with an acceptable traffic record.
• No criminal record, which will question credibility or public trust, expected of an officer.
• Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation.
• Physical, mental and emotional ability to execute duties.
• Available to work any shift.
• Knowledge of current laws, standards and police procedures. Ability to learn and operate all communication equipment.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory work performance and attendance record.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
• Responds to emergency calls for service.
• Arrest and issue citations as necessary.
• Provide backup assistance when dispatched.
• Provide first aid, scene control and/or coordination between backup units, ambulance and hospitals.
• Respond to and investigate complaints as received or as department requires.
• Testify at court and subsequent hearings.
• Serve subpoenas and warrants as requested.
• Revise and update all complaint reports and perform further actions as appropriate. Keep