Public Safety Officer

Bloomfield Hills, MI
Bloomfield Hills Police Department

Salary: $58.291 – $84.369 per year.

Position Summary:

As a Public Safety Officer for Bloomfield Hills, you will patrol the city and answer calls for service to protect citizens and property from hazards such as crimes, fires, and medical emergencies. During your duties, you may conduct traffic stops, make arrests, respond to medical emergencies, provide fire and rescue services, and carry out other tasks as assigned. You will receive initial and ongoing training to maintain skills and proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, emergency medical services, firefighting, and more. Bloomfield Hills DPS seeks individuals with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, impeccable character and integrity, and the ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high-energy situations.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide preventative patrol in an automobile or on foot; investigates suspicious subjects, vehicles, and situations. Conducts property checks of businesses, public buildings, public areas, and private homes.
  • Uses radio equipment in accordance with department policy to receive assignments, request information, and maintain awareness of department activities. Keeps shift supervisor apprised of status and activities.
  • Investigates reported crimes, accidents, and other incidents. Gathers, protects and processes evidence to the best of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Enforces ordinances and statutes, making arrests or issuing citations using the appropriate discretion to protect the safety and well-being of the community.
  • Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and wear approved attire/uniform.
  • Provide traffic control and enforcement.
  • Perform first aid on injured persons as a State of Michigan licensed Medical First Responder. The department will provide initial training and continuing education.
  • Completes all necessary reports, tickets, forms, and administrative paperwork to complete assigned tasks.
  • Responds to fire incidents to perform firefighting duties as directed by the on-scene Incident Commander.
  • Perform other duties assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
  • Associate’s degree/60 credit hours minimum required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Any field of study will be considered.
  • Applicants must be either MCOLES certified/certifiable or MFFTC FF I & II certified (applicants currently in a fire or police academy in good standing will be considered). Dual MCOLES and MFFTC certification is preferred.
  • Before hire: pass the pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Before hire: pass the pre-employment psychological exam.
  • Before hire: pass a pre-employment background check. No felony convictions.
  • Before hire: pass the firefighter physical agility test administered by Oakland Community College Fire Training.
  • Firefighter-only certified applicants must complete MCOLES pre-enrollment reading, writing, and physical fitness testing. (https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles).
  • Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.