Northern Michigan University Careers

Position Title: Police Officer Trainee

Department:  NMU Police Department

Term of Assignment: Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: While in the Police Academy, typically dayshift Monday-Friday. Upon successful completion of the academy, the police officer shifts are either 10 or 12 hours shifts, variable days.

Will be attending the Northern Michigan University Regional Police Academy

Salary: Hourly rate: $24.00

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: To attend the NMU Regional Police Academy, perform all assigned class work, attend all scheduled sessions and complete all other assignments given by the coordinator or instructors of the Academy. Perform other assigned duties from the Chief of Police or designee.

Upon successful completion of the academy will perform the duties of a Police Officer: 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 the minimum standards of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) IAW P.A. 203 to attend a regional Police Academy. Reading, writing and physical fitness tests need to be completed prior to three weeks from the posting closing date.

See MCOLES requirements at: https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/-/media/Project/Websites/mcoles/Standards-and-Training/Employment-Standards/Standards_List2142020.pdf?rev=425948302284404bb1deaa7fd0462f2c&hash=E2DD50B117BC80567DEDAB7D890B9676.

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: 

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.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Associates Degree prior to attending the academy.

Other

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

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

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.