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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 Marygrove College and assignments may include this site.
Why Work at Michigan
Being part of something greater of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - thats 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. Its adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
Benefits Offered at Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity The University of Michigan Dearborn offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future including
Generous time off including parental leave
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance including & Other Qualified Adult coverage
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Tuition Support Program
Responsibilities
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 policemilitary 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
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobileremote 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.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.