Northern Michigan University Careers

Position Title: Police Officer

Department:  NMU Police Department

Term of Assignment: Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Typically 12 hour shifts, variable days, 80 hours per pay period

Salary: Hourly rate: $28.34 starting; $29.61 working

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: To assist the Chief-of-Police/Director-Safety in providing a safe environment for members of the University community. Enforce laws, regulations, ordinances and provide safeguards for University and private property.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: High School Graduation or Equivalent

Discipline/Degree Area: 

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:  Must meet minimum standards of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards IAW P.A. 203.
Must have attended and graduated from a regional police academy and be licensable upon hiring.
Valid operators permit with a good driving record.

Required Minimum Work Experience:  None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Knowledge of relevant public safety and security equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers.
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Ability to speak clearly to communicate information and ideas so others can understand you.
Ability to listen to information being presented, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
Ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material; ability to see at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and see details at a distance with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Associate's Degree.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references. This position is not currently eligible for sponsorship.

Contact Information:  Brenda Bickler, Employment Specialist, 906-227-2114

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.