Public Safety Officer I

Oak Park, MI
Oak Park Department of Public Safety

Salary: $80,831

Closing Date: November 15, 2025

Essential Functions:

  • Enforce the laws and ordinances of the City of Oak Park and the laws of the State of Michigan.
  • Operate motorized public safety equipment in assigned areas.
  • Stand in roadways and direct and control traffic.
  • Write violation tickets and conduct physical search and arrest of suspects.
  • Receive requests for assistance and handle complaints made in person or by telephone.
  • Investigate accidents, administer first-aid and arrange for transportation of injured persons.
  • May act as a school crossing guard as required.
  • Transport prisoners to courts or jail facilities.
  • Provide verbal testimony in court.
  • Operate all photographic equipment.
  • Prepare and maintain written required records and reports.
  • Investigate complaints and violations of the law.
  • Verbally interview suspects, prisoners, complainants and witnesses to obtain information and evidence.
  • Search for and preserve evidence at the scene of crimes.
  • Perform follow-up investigation as necessary.
  • Respond to fire alarms, lay and connect hose lines and perform related firefighting activities.
  • Drive fire apparatus to scene of fire and operate ladders, utilize axes, shovels, extinguishers and other pieces of firefighting equipment in controlling and extinguishing fires.
  • Pump water at the proper pressure; visually monitor operation of pump and motor to make necessary changes or adjustments.
  • Operate automatic emergency defibrillation as required.
  • Conduct fire prevention inspections in confined spaces.
  • Take fingerprints.
  • Serve subpoenas and warrants.

Requirements:

  • Candidate must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Valid Michigan Operator’s License and have an acceptable driving record
  • MCOLES Reading/Writing and Agility Test completion prior to application *(Non-Certified Applicants)*