Police Officer

Battle Creek, MI
Kellogg Community College

Salary: $23.47 to $27.61 per hour.

Closing Date: 01/06/2025

Position Summary:

Assists in operations and control daily of public safety management at five separate campus locations employing a blended force of three (3) sworn officers and 12 contract security guards to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff of the College and those of the institutional tenants. Responsible for enforcing all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances as well as develops, implements, and enforces institutional policies and procedures that ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable environment conducive to a quality educational experience. Responsible for the ensuring the timely reporting of all crimes, incidents, and injuries. Coordinates with local law enforcement entities for mutual aid support and exercises. Serves as the institutional on-scene representative during critical incidents.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist in directing operations and planning for a wide range of public safety, public health, occupational and environmental health, fire safety, parking and traffic enforcement for all five campus locations to ensure the safety and security of the entire institutional community and major tenants of the College.
  • Respond to students and family members, as well as campus community’s concerns on safety and security matters.
  • Conduct foot patrols, including searches of buildings, offices, and outdoor areas of variable terrains.
  • Maintain current training standards expected of sworn police officers, including but not limited to mental health awareness for public safety professionals and de-escalation techniques.
  • Patrols and monitors all KCC campuses for public safety.
  • Document criminal and certain non-criminal incidents that occur.
  • Respond to campus emergencies, assess situations, implement corrective action, and make appropriate notifications to college administration.
  • Assist in managing contract security guards to ensure adequate coverage for campus locations and at KCC-sponsored events.
  • Student relation duties, including assisting in student orientation with Public Safety themes.
  • Assist Director of Student Relations in dealing with student complaint issues, which can include assisting with the investigation of Title IX complaints.
  • Complete required annual training for mental health awareness for public safety professionals and de-escalation.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, tact, and respect, reinforcing positive public relations with stakeholders.
  • Assist in completing background checks on students that are required by State Law.
  • Determine whether students are eligible to participate in academic clinical and interim educational programs at KCC.

Requirements:

  1. Associates degree (AA, AS) or equivalent in Law Enforcement and Public Safety; Public Service Administration, obtained from an accredited college or university.
  2. Currently MCOLES certified or licensable as a police officer as defined by MCOLES at time of hire.
  3. One to three (1-3) years of law enforcement experience.
  4. Valid State of Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable traffic record.
  5. Specific training in mental health awareness for public safety professionals and de-escalation must be completed within first year of employment and annually after that to remain employed.

Preferred Requirements:

  1. Proficient with Microsoft Office or other similar software suite.
  2. Trained and certified in Title IX.
  3. Five to seven (5-7) years of law enforcement experience.