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POLICE RECRUIT

How to Apply

Please attach one document containing your cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and DPSS and outline the skills directly relevant to this role.

If selected to move forward in the process, you may be contacted through E-mail by Spark Hire (video interview vendor) to submit a video presentation answering pre-screening questions at no cost to you.

Job Summary

Police Recruit Summary

The Division of Public Safety and Security's University of Michigan Police Department seeks police academy recruits. Police Officer Recruits are non-MCOLES certified applicants who will be hired and sent to a local police academy. All candidates must meet theLicensing Standards for MCOLES (https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/standard-training/licensing-standards-for-michigan-law-enforcement-officers) . While attending the academy, your title will be Security Officer, and you will be paid at the probationary rate of $20.87 per hour, with overtime available. UMPD will pay your salary, benefits, tuition, books, uniform and equipment needed to complete the police academy. Upon completing the academy, the Recruit will be promoted in accordance with the POAM contract. You must also complete the University of Michigan Field Training Officer Program upon graduation.

Who We Are

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) (http://dpss.umich.edu/) 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 ourvalues (https://dpss.umich.edu/content/about/mission-vision/) . 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.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's 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. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

+ Generous time off

+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

+ Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

+ Tuition Support Program

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's 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. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

+ Generous time off

+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

+ Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

+ Tuition Support Program

Required Qualifications*

+ Ability to pass an extensive background investigation

+ High school or GED equivalent OR an Associate Degree upon graduation of the Academy (if no Associates Degree, must have at least 41 college credits) OR, have a waiver of Associate Degree for prior Military Police (a minimum of 2080 hours military law enforcement experience) Waiver issued by MCOLES is based on an honorable discharge and review of properly executed DD-214.

+ Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License

+ No license suspension in the last 5 years

+ No serious violations in the last 5 years

+ No more than 3 minor violations within the past 3 years

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Proven customer service and teamwork ability

+ Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime regularly

+ Legally able to work in the United States

+ Must be able to passMCOLES written and fitness testing standards (https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/standard-training/testing/pre-enrollment-physical-fitness-test) before the start of the police academy to continue employment

+ Must successfully complete academy training to maintain employment

Physical Requirements:

Must meet the MCOLES Essential Functions of a Law Enforcement Officer standards. This position requires the individual, through assistance or on their own to perform the following actions: standing, walking, running, climbing, jumping, crawling, dragging heavy objects/persons, lifting, pulling, pushing, listening, speaking, twisting, turning, bending, crouching, hearing no lower than 35 dB HL in each ear, color vision, and visual acuity without correction must be at least 20/100 in each eye with a binocular vision of 20/100, correctable to at least 20/20 in each eye with lenses.

Additional Information

Per Michigan House Bill 4176 and Senate Bill 32, UMPD will recoup 100% of the academy training costs from employees who leave the Department within one year, 75% for those who leave within two years, 50% for those who leave within three years, and 25% for less than four years.

All members of DPSS 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 anyClery reportable offenses (https://www.clerycenter.org/) that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

265592

Working Title

POLICE RECRUIT

Job Title

SECURITY OFFICER

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Division Pub Saf Sec

Department

DPSS U of M Police Dept

Posting Begin/End Date

7/14/2025 - 7/28/2025

Salary

$44,491.20 - $55,640.00

Career Interest

Security/Police (POAM/COAM Union)