The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has statutory responsibilities assigned under two Michigan laws. Public Act 203 of 1965, requires that the Commission prepare and publish mandatory minimum recruitment, selection and training standards for entry-level law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. Act 203 also requires the Commission to define categories and clas
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Job Postings
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May 09, 2023
Provide officer safety capabilities through the use of statewide radio equipment, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, and telephone contact with conservation officers and dispatch requesting of other law enforcement agencies personnel to provide back-up or other assistance.
Provide conservation officers with information received from criminal justice, department and other databases.
Receive, analyze, and dispatch to conservation officers information received from the public, other law enforcement agencies, and government entities through the Report All Poaching phone and text hotline that indicate violation of natural resources and other state laws.
Provide informational services to the public on matters relating to natural resources laws and programs.
The operation is 24X7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position may require mandatory overtime and changes in scheduled hours, days off, and assigned shifts.
Position Description (Download PDF reader)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Emergency Dispatcher 7
No specific type or amount of experience is required.
Emergency Dispatcher E8
One year of experience equivalent to an Emergency Dispatcher 7.
Additional Requirements and Information
**Please prepare a written response to the following two requirements below in no more than 1/2 page each. **
You must include a copy of your resume and a cover letter and a written response to the following two requirements above with your online application.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses will not be considered further.
If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
