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Michigan State University DPPS: Police Officer Closing Date: September 1, 2024

Opening Date: 08/20/2024
Closing Date: 09/01/2024


Contact: Laura King
Telephone: 5174497660
Email: KingL@dpps.msu.edu
Website: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/519609/police-recruit-trainee

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • Patrol land governed by MSU Board of Trustees on foot, motorcycle, bicycle or patrol vehicle utilizing State laws and University Ordinances.
  • Preserve law and order, prevent crime, and protect life and property of students, faculty, staff and visitors.
  • Affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints in accordance with department-approved tactics.
  • Pursue fleeing subjects on foot, bicycle or patrol vehicle in accordance with department policy and procedure.
  • Perform investigations and conduct legal searches of subjects to detect potential weapons or illegal contraband.
  • Operate an emergency vehicle during both day and night shift hours; in emergency and pursuit situations involving speeds in excess of the posted speed limit, while exercising due care and caution; and in congested traffic, hazardous road conditions, and environmental conditions, including but not limited to, fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow, within the guidelines set forth by department policy and procedure.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively over law enforcement radio channels while responding to calls for service and self-initiating activity. Must be able to effectively communicate, read, and write in English.

Please visit the following link for the complete job description.

VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/515106/police-officer