Police Officer

Salary: $67985-107040 per year

Position Summary:

This is general duty police work in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of State Laws as well as Local Ordinances. Persons in this position shall be responsible for maintaining the quality of life for all Novi residents, businesses and guests. This will be accomplished not only by the enforcement of laws but also through the Community Policing concept.

Essential Functions:

• Affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Climb over obstacles; climb through openings; jump down from elevated surfaces; jump over obstacles, ditches and streams; and crawl in confined area 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.
• Communicate verbally and effectively by listening to people and by giving information, directions, and commands.
• Conduct searches of buildings and large outdoor areas which may involve walking and/or standing for long periods of time and which require 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of a MCOLES certified Police Academy or successful completion of MCOLES certification if graduated for other state police academy, as well as maintaining MCOLES licensure throughout employment.