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Grand Ledge Police Department: Detective Sergeant Closing Date: October 28, 2024

Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: 10/28/2024


Contact: Sgt. Anthony Gatewood
Telephone: 517-627-2115
Email: agatewood@cityofgrandledge.com
Website: https://www.cityofgrandledge.com/172/Employment-Information

The City of Grand Ledge is situated in northeast Eaton County and Southwest Clinton County, Michigan.  We are a growing community of 8,000 residents located 15 minutes west of Lansing. With over 110 acres of parkland, we are known for our riverfront recreation opportunities, sandstone ledges, and ample trails connected to various walking paths. The Grand Ledge Police Department strives to use every resource available to keep residents and visitors safe in their homes and businesses. Officers are expected to represent the city of Grand Ledge professionally and demonstrate respect, leadership, positive attitudes, and effective communication skills. Grand Ledge is home to friendly faces and family neighborhoods that exemplify a small-town character.

Additional Department Detail:

  • The City of Grand Ledge is four square miles
  • School Resource Officers
  • K9 Officer Program
  • Bike Patrol
  • Equipment is provided
  • 2nd Lieutenant Full Time:
  • $10,000 Signing Bonus!
  • Lateral transfer pay is commensurate with experience. 
  • Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Physical Fitness Incentive
  • Workout room

Detective Sergeant Full Time:

  • $10,000 Signing Bonus
  • Lateral transfer pay is commensurate with experience
  • Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Physical Fitness Incentive
  • Workout room

Salary Range for Detective Sergeant: $72,789 - $80, 249 DOQ

Requirements:

  • MCOLES Certification
  • Valid State Drivers License
  • High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented with college level coursework in criminal justice or related field
  • Three to five years as a police officer and related experience.

This position performs duties of an investigative law enforcement official, including police officer. In addition, under the supervision of the Police Chief, they will supervise the law enforcement activities of other detective and police officers on a shift assignment.

Other job responsibilities required but not limited to include the following:

  • Supervises and conducts investigation of crimes.
  • Directs the activities of Police Department and other personnel as related to an investigation.
  • Coordinates investigations with other police jurisdictions, as necessary.
  • Supervises and oversees the law enforcement activities of police officers assigned to prevent crime, protect life and property, and enforce state law, local ordinances, motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
  • Reviews and follows-up on reports prepared by police officers.
  • Coordinates and oversees investigations and assigns follow-up investigations as necessary.
  • Performs administrative duties for the Police Chief.
  • Assists with budget preparation and requests, submitting bi ls/invoices and grant issues.
  • Participates in the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of police officers.
  • Conducts oral board interviews and written exams and firearms and PBT training.