Pinckney Police Department: Police Officer (Part-Time Leading to Full-Time) Closing Date: February 16, 2025

The Pinckney Police Department is in search of a certified police officer for a part time, leading to a full-time position. Pinckney PD serves a 2,500-resident community in Livingston County. We strive to continue to work well with our residents as well as State and Local public safety partners. 

Police Officer Duties and Responsibilities:

• Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
• Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; checking on suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
• Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
  Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
• Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
• Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
• Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
• Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
• Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and seeking medical assistance when needed.
• Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes.
• Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Work Hours & Benefits: The Pinckney Police Department is a full-service department that utilizes 12-hour shifts. We have a day shift, night shift, and a swing shift. The standard shifts are 6:00am – 6pm. Overtime is readily available to an officer who successfully completes the Field Training program. There is also a shift premium for the midnight shift. We are part of the reciprocal MERS retirement system and offer health benefits to full time officers. 

Police Officer Qualifications/Skills:

• Appropriate decision-making / Displays sound judgment
• Legal compliance
• Handles pressure well
• Deals with uncertainty appropriately
• Firearms and defensive tactics qualifications
• Physical fitness / Lifting
• Integrity and Objectivity
• Dependability
• Emotional control

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in criminology or related field
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Must have (or have the ability to attain) certification as a law enforcement officer
• Must pass an extensive and in-depth background check.
• Must pass the Field Training program with acceptable scores to indicate competence in police operations as well as Department policy. 

How to Apply:

If interested in advancing your career in law enforcement with a well-staffed, well-equipped and cutting-edge department, contact the Chief of Police at the Pinckney Police Department for an interview and application.