Police Recruit

Position Summary:

This classification exists to prepare an entry level trainee for general duty police work. Employees in this class will be required to attend a department authorized police academy for training in community relations, patrol methods, traffic control, criminal and traffic law, causes of criminality, courtroom procedures, investigating methods, fingerprinting and other crime prevention and law enforcement topics through classroom training, field observation and scenario training. Upon successful completion of the police academy, employees are promoted to the class of Police Officer. Police Recruits report to the Saginaw Valley State University Police Sergeant and the police academy training Staff. The successful candidate is always expected to diligently follow the Mission and Vision of the Saginaw Valley State University Police Department as well as the Core Values of the University.

Essential Functions:

• Graduate from the police academy and become MCOLES licensable
• Acquire a knowledge of police methods, practices, procedures and techniques and apply this knowledge appropriately.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations in which you may not be familiar.
• Work under pressure, occasionally for long periods of time.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Work with appropriate safety related gear including a bullet proof vest, firearms, handcuffs, etc.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete reports in an efficient manner
• Work under a community policing model
• Work cooperatively and courteously with all segments of the campus community.
• Evaluate a situation and make decisions as to appropriate action under pressure in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Remain in a standing or sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Learn, understand, make inferences, interpret, and enforce laws, codes and regulations.
• Use and properly care for firearms and related police emergency equipment.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Candidates for positions in this class are required to be a U.S. citizen and be at least 19 years of age.
• Become licensable by the by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) upon successful completion of the Police Academy
• Completion of high school or G.E.D. high school equivalency test; College degree preferred.
• Individuals must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with diverse student populations and groups.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.