Location: Ferndale, MI
Company: City Of Ferndale
package are just some of the benefits of working for our great city. All interested parties will first need to complete the EMPCO test and profile. For information and testing dates, please visit the following website /testing. Applicants without a completed test and profile will not be considered for this position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using physical techniques, handcuff and other restraints. Climb over obstacles; climb through openings; jump down from elevated surfaces; jump over obstacles, ditches and fences; and crawl in confined areas to pursue, search, investigate and/or rescue. Communicate effectively over law enforcement radio channels
while initiating and responding to radio communications, often under adverse conditions such as siren usage and high speed vehicle operations. Conduct searches of buildings and large outdoor areas which may involve walking and/or standing for long periods of time and which requires the ability to distinguish color and perceive shapes.
Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time. Enter and exit vehicles quickly to perform rescue operations, pursue a suspect or answer an emergency call. Exercise independent judgment within legal guidelines, to determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may
be used and to what degree. Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing an obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.
Load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions in situations that justify the use of deadly force while maintaining emotional control under extreme stress. Manage interpersonal conflicts to maintain order. Operate an emergency vehicle during both the day and night; in emergency and pursuit situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits while exercising due care and caution and in exception to traffic control devices and in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions and environmental conditions such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
Perform law enforcement patrol functions while working rotating shifts and unanticipated overtime. Perform tasks which require lifting, carrying or dragging people or heavy objects while performing arrest, rescue or general patrol functions. Perform searches of persons which involve touching and feeling to detect potential weapons and contraband. Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. Pursue fleeing suspects on foot both day and night in unfamiliar terrain or surroundings.
Read and comprehend rules, regulations, policies, procedures and the law for purposes of ensuring appropriate officer behavior/response and performing enforcement activities involving the public. Subdue resisting subjects using hands and feet while employing defensive tactic maneuvers or approved non lethal weapons techniques. Use bodily force to gain entrance through barriers to search, seize, investigate and/or rescue. Perform other essential tasks as identified by the Ferndale Police Department or the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council's Job-Task Analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS Must have a valid operator's license. Must have at least two years of college credit (60 credits), or four years of active military duty with an honorable discharge, or a combinationof honorably military service and college education acceptable to the department. Must be in excellent health; eyes corrected to 20/20. Must be free from criminal background. Must have passed the MCOLES reading and physical tests. Reasonable knowledge of State and Local Laws and ordinances. Reasonable knowledge of the geography, streets and important locations in Ferndale.
Reasonable knowledge of modern police practices and procedures. Reasonable knowledge of traffic rules and regulations. Skill or ability to attain skill in the use of firearms. Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Ability to prepare accurate, written records and reports. Mental alertness and good powers of observation. Good physical condition, strength and agility. Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public.
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police, fire, emergency and medical unit activity and assignments via radio frequencies. The role of Police Officer is expected to provide citizens with quick, efficient and courteous service. Duties will also include operation of CLEMIS and the Law Enforcement Information Network, and completion of other related duties as directed.
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verbally and effectively by listening to people and by giving information, directions, and commands. Enter and exit vehicles quickly to perform rescue operations, pursue a suspect, or answer an emergency call. Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants.
See job description for further details Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required. Must have taken and passed the MCOLES written and physical agility tests, and have the ability to become MCOLES certified is preferred. You must schedule and complete a profile and examination for this position at www. e m /testing/ and follow
the listed instructions. There i s a fee to take the examination but results of this one test will be ac c epted by all participa t ing police departments in Michigan.
The EMPCO test must be completed with a score of 70% or higher. Salary: $60,739.22 with a comprehensive fringe benefit package. With top out pay of $90,627.26 at four years Snapshot of our Benefits: Generous paid time off program. 24/7 access to on-site fitness facility. Robust Employee Wellness & Engagement program. Past events have included Beautification Day, Mental Health Awareness Seminars, Cooking Well Series, Flu Shot Clinics, Heart & Vascular Screenings. Wellness Reimbursement Program - Including gym membership
reimbursement and mental health app reimbursement. Cafeteria Health Insurance Plan.
Dental insurance provided by the City of Novi. Life insurance provided by the City of Novi. Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution retirement plan & retiree health savings account with employer contribution. Optional Roth IRA & 457 retirement plans. Various personal and professional growth training resources. Tuition reimbursement program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility. If you successfully complete the hiring process, we will provide sponsorship for your enrollment in the police academy To Apply: Apply promptly by completing an online application though cityofnovi.
org. Proof of MCOLES physical agility/written test scores as well as EMPCO test results of 70% or higher must be submitted upon applying. City of Novi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For questions, call Human Resources at (248) 347-xyz X or email until Filled Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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