Employment Opportunities
City of Lansing - Notice of Job Vacancy
This posting is to establish a roster of eligible candidates for future vacancies.
ATTENTION APPLICANTS: Evaluation of the employment application is part of the selection process. The City of Lansing reserves the right to limit the number of applicants who proceed for further consideration. Due to the number of applications we receive, you will only be notified if your application receives further consideration.
ATTENTION FOT RETIREES FROM THE CITY OF LANSING EMPLOYEES: Upon re-employment of a retirant of the City of Lansing (including District Court and Elective positions), payment of a retirement allowance by the Employees Retirement System shall be suspended during the period of re-employment.
THE CITY OF LANSING GIVES PREFERENCE TO QUALIFIED LANSING RESIDENTS IN HIRING FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYMENT.
Class Title: Police Officer I (FOP-NS)
Starting Salary: $39,773.14 yr.
Dept/Division: Police
SWORN PERSONNEL CURRENTLY WORK A 12 HOUR SHIFT SCHEDULE WHICH MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays and overtime if needed.
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age on date of appointment.
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
- Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License at time of employment and possess a satisfactory driving record.
- Must not have pending, or have been convicted of any felony charges and pass a criminal history recrod check.
- Must meet physical standards as determined by the City's Medical Doctor.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED and completion of ninety (90) term or sixty (60) semester hours of college level course work. Candidates with no prior law enforcement experience or certification but at least twenty-nine and one-half (29.5) semester credits may be eligible to apply in core credit requirements meet City of Lansing and M.C.O.L.E.S. educational standards. Candidates with prior law enforcement experience and a lapse in certification must provide proof of recertification prior to City of Lansing conditional job offer. Out of state certified applicants must be able to pass MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) program or testing prior to City of Lansing conditional job offer. Major credits in Law Enforcement are desirable. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, running, climbing, jumping, crawling, dragging heavy objects/person, lifting, pulling, pushing, listening, speaking, twisting, turning, bending, crouching, hearing no lower than 35 dBHL in each ear, color vision, and visual acuity without correction must be at least 20/100 in each eye with a binocular vision of 20/100, correctable to at least 20/20 in each eye with lenses.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Essential Job Functions and Environmental Conditions available upon request, full job descriptions will be distributed to Candidates selected to participate in the selection process.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CITY OF LANSING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND ALL REQUIRED POLICE OFFICER I PACKET DOCUMENTATION, TO INCLUDE A COPY OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS (MAILED TO THE CITY OF LANSING DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES), EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE, CERTIFIED;NON-CERTIFIED AFFIDAVIT, EDUCATION STANDARDS QUESTIONNAIRE, COURSE WORK, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. *NOTE: FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION/INFORMATION BY THE STATED DEADLINE WILL PRECLUDE YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
Mail all applications with the required documentation to the following address, no later than September 3, 2010
CITY OF LANSING
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
4TH Floor City Hall
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
www.lansingmi.gov
(517) 483-4004 (Voice/TDD)
or (517) 483-4490 (Hot Line Number)
The City of Lansing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, or disability of any individual.
Ferris State University - Public Safety Officer
Responsibilities: Work under the direction of the Director to provide protection of life and property, traffic control, parking enforcement, criminal investigations, preserve peace, and apprehend and prosecute criminals.
Required: Must be certified by, or certifiable by, the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES); pass a written exam and an oral interview, background investigation, medical exam, and psychological evaluation; possess a high school diploma or GED, good moral character, satisfactory driving record, and a valid Michigan operator's license; ability to work with a multicultural diverse group. For a complete posting or to apply, access the electronic applicant system by logging onto the FSU Home Page at www.ferris.edu, click Employment (under Campus Resources), click FSU Electronic Employment System - Job Postings. Ferris State University is sincerely committed to being a truly diverse institution and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Fowlerville Police Department
The Fowlerville Police Department is accepting applications and/or resumes for a full/part time police officer position. To receive consideration, it is preferred that the applicant have one year full time road patrol experience, or two years of part time experience; however, candidates will be considered with less than the preferred road patrol experience. The applicant must have good interpersonal-public relation skills and be able to work a variety of shifts including holidays and weekends. The applicant must also meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Be a Michigan Resident
- Possess a valid Michigan driver's license
- Have obtained valid MCOLES certification or certifiable
- Possess a two year deree in criminal justice or related field from an accredited college and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, medical examination and drug screen.
Resumes must include work experience and professional references. You may send or fax your resume to:
Chief Thomas A. Couling
Fowlerville Police Department
213 S. Grand Avenue
Fowlerville, MI 48836
Fax: (517) 223-9003
Hamburg Township Police Department
POSITION: Police Officers - Two (2) Full Time Police Officers, Hamburg Township Police Department, Hamburg, Michigan
ABOUT HAMBURG TOWNSHIP: The Hamburg Township Police Department is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Full Time Police Officer. Hamburg Township, a General Law Township of 23,000 residents, is located in southern Livingston County. Its proximity to US-23 and I-96 and its "up-North" rural feel have made it a popular residential community. Hamburg Township's thirty-five lakes, Huron River, and Brighton State Recreation Area are popular year-round attractions. The Hamburg Township Police Department is comprised of an excellent group of professional men and women who strive to serve their community with quality law enforcement services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications for the position are:
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must have reached 21st birthday at time of appointment
- Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License at the time of application
- Must possess a minimum of an Associates Degree from an accredited college
- Ability to pass an extensive background check
- Ability to perform the essential job functions of a police officer
- Ability to successfully complete a physical and psychological examination
- Must be either certified or certifiable "police officer" by M.C.O.L.E.S.
- Ability to successfully complete all phases of the selection process
SALARY: Starting salary is $38,188.00 plus excellent benefits.
Hamburg Township is a local government unit located in Livingston County, Michigan and is an EEO employer.
Please submit application and resume to:
Chief of Police
Hamburg Township Police Department
P. O. Box 157
Hamburg, MI 48139
Applications are available at http://www.hamburg.mi.us and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Marlette Police Department
The Marlette Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Police Officers.
Experience and certification is required.
Resumes may be sent to: Marlette Police Department, 6436 Morris Street, Marlette MI 48453
SEASONAL/PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER POSITION
TAWAS POLICE AUTHORITY
The Tawas Police Authority (serving the Cities of East Tawas and Tawas City) is seeking applicants interested in Seasonal/Part-time Police Officer positions.
These positions would be utilized to fill occasional vacancies in patrol coverage up to 80 hrs./month. Rate of pay is $14.00/hr.
Applicants must be certified/certifiable by MCOLES, have significant patrol experience and have up to date training. Applicants planning to also maintain employment by another agency will be considered.
Interested individuals may send a resume to the:
Tawas Police Authority
810 W. Westover Street
East Tawas MI 48730
(989) 362-7718
POLICE OFFICER
Western Michigan University is accepting applications for a police officer. Applicants must be available for testing in August 2010. For complete duties, qualifications, and on-line application procedures, please visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html. Deadline to apply is 7022019 WMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school education.
- Cerftification by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) or completion of/graduation from the Police Academy and the ability to independently obtain MCOLES certification within a year from graduating from the Police Academy.
- One (1) year of Michigan residency and a valid Michigan driver;s license.
- Knowledge of the criminal laws, vehicle code book and statutes.
- Good verbal and written communicatin and human relations skills.
- Ability to work variable hours and shifts.
- Associates degree in a related field is preferred.
Western Michigan University offers:
- Generous benefits package including: vacation and sick leave plans, tuition discount plans for employees and dependents, health/medical and dental coverage, retirement contributions, life insurance, and wellness programs and facilities.
- Western Michigan University is a dynamic, student-centered research university with an enrollment of 25,000. U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of American colleges and universities includes WMU as one of the nation's top-100 public universities. WMU is Michigans's fourth largest higher education institution, attracting a diverse and culturally rich student body from across the United States and some 80 other countries.