Police Officer

Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek Police Department

Salary: $30.00 – $38.31 Hourly

Position Summary:

The City of Battle Creek’s Police Department is looking for individuals to perform law enforcement and patrol duties; Maintain order in an assigned district or as assigned; Regulate traffic, protect life and property and prevents crime and disorder; and perform related work as required. Work performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or his/her designee.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and disorder, to protect life and property, to direct traffic, investigate accidents, and enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations.
  • Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; explains and enforces applicable State and local laws and ordinances.
  • Investigates suspicious activities; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; conducts searches; apprehends and arrests violators of the law.
  • Serves criminal processes including warrants and subpoenas.
  • Writes and issues tickets for infractions such as parking, traffic, and ordinance violations.
  • Restores order when called to the scene of traffic accidents or other emergencies.
  • Assists elderly and ill people, gives first aid, and locates missing persons and lost children; guards prisoners and assumes responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody.
  • Keeps records and makes reports of accidents, complaints, criminal offenses, and other incidents.
  • Provides information and assistance to the general public.
  • Obtains and preserves evidence, testifies in court, and otherwise assists in the prosecution of criminal cases.
  • Ensures vehicle is properly maintained and performs vehicle inspections; maintains individual equipment.
  • Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
  • May be assigned to investigation, crime lab, narcotics, gang, emergency response team, community service, or other technical or special support operations.

Requirements:

  • Associates degree with coursework in criminal justice or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
  • Licensed or able to meet licensing requirements as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
  • Valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bilingual preferred.
  • 1-3 or more years’ experience as an MCOLES licensed law enforcement officer preferred.