Grand Ledge Police Department: Police Sergeant Closing Date: December 9, 2024

Opening Date: 11/19/2024
Closing Date: 12/09/2024

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 

Police 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 Account
• Physical Fitness Incentive
• Workout room

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

Requirements:

• MCOLES Certification
• Valid State Driver’s 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 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.
• Enters police officer reports into computer, compiles statistics and generates reports. Files and maintains police officer logs.
• Processes initial complaints against Department personnel. Conducts internal investigations as directed by the Police Chief. Investigates complaints related to law enforcement activities and directs reports to the Police Chief.
• Coordinates vehicle repair and equipment inventory. Assists with vehicle and equipment purchases.
• Receives and directs service calls. Responds in absence of police officer.
• Prepares grant proposals and maintains grant records.
• Processes and maintains payroll records for the Department.
• Reviews criminal complaints for content and accuracy. Prepares complaints and forwards them to the City Attorney and/or Prosecutor.
• Schedules police officers to assignments, shifts, time-off and approves requests for leaves.
• Performs administrative duties for the Police Chief. Assists with budget preparation and requests, submitting bills/invoices and grant issues.
• Performs all duties of a police officer. Patrols streets, responds to calls for service and enforces all applicable laws and ordinances. Works varied shifts as required.
• Participates in the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of police officers. Conducts oral board interviews and written exams and firearms and PBT training.
• Provides assistance to the City’s Fire Department, other City departments, and other law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• May be responsible for specialized programs such as drug education and crime prevention, firearms training, and officer continuing education.
• Acts as Police Chief as required.
• Performs related work as required.