Police Officer

Wayne, MI
Wayne Police Department

Salary: $51001.02 – $75736.52

Position Summary:

Responsible for preservation of public peace. Enforces Federal and State laws, and ordinances of the City. Responsible for the apprehension of offenders and the protection of persons and property.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist public
  • Patrol City on foot or in motorized equipment
  • Investigate traffic accidents
  • Write reports
  • Make arrest of persons who violate Federal, State or Local laws and ordinances
  • Issue traffic citations
  • Operation of equipment such as LEIN, computers, typewriters, etc.
  • Testify in court when required
  • Receive and investigate complaints, both criminal and civil
  • Examine doors, windows and areaways of buildings
  • Will require coordination of information with other department personnel
  • Will have contact requiring tact and diplomacy with public as well as other department staff and public officials
  • Insure that the equipment assigned to you receives proper care
  • Operate central dispatching equipment to dispatch police and fire vehicles

Requirements:

  • Applicants must conform to employment standards as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.).
  • Applicants must maintain M.C.O.L.E.S. certification for the duration of the hiring process. Must possess good moral character as determined by a favorable background investigation covering school, employment records home environment and personal traits and integrity.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and capable of exerting sufficient force to make arrests.