Job Title:

Police Recruit

Full or Part Time:

Full time

Hours:

40

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

University Police (PM)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:  This classification exists to prepare an entry level trainee for general duty police work. Employees in this class will be required to attend a department authorized police academy for training in community relations, patrol methods, traffic control, criminal and traffic law, causes of criminality, courtroom procedures, investigating methods, fingerprinting and other crime prevention and law enforcement topics through classroom training, field observation and scenario training. Upon successful completion of the police academy, employees are promoted to the class of Police Officer. Police Recruits report to the Saginaw Valley State University Police Sergeant and the police academy training Staff.  The successful candidate is always expected to diligently follow the Mission and Vision of the Saginaw Valley State University Police Department as well as the Core Values of the University. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Graduate from the police academy and become MCOLES licensable
• Acquire a knowledge of police methods, practices, procedures and techniques and apply this knowledge appropriately.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations in which you may not be familiar.
• Work under pressure, occasionally for long periods of time.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Work with appropriate safety related gear including a bullet proof vest, firearms, handcuffs, etc.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete reports in an efficient manner
• Work under a community policing model
• Work cooperatively and courteously with all segments of the campus community.
• Evaluate a situation and make decisions as to appropriate action under pressure in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Remain in a standing or sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Learn, understand, make inferences, interpret, and enforce laws, codes and regulations.

• Use and properly care for firearms and related police emergency equipment.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Learns to:

• Patrol campus grounds and perimeter in a patrol car, on foot, bike and a 4x4 to ensure a safe environment; including: traffic enforcement, emergency response, law enforcement, etc.
• Coordinate and provide for the delivery of emergency services to campus.
• Receive, investigate and complete reported complaints for the campus community, and other investigative services as requested.
• Secure the scene of the crime, administer first-aid, conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence, obtain witness statements, make arrests, and prepare detailed reports
• Coordinate criminal prosecutions with federal, state and/or local police agencies and with prosecutor’s office(s) for criminal incidents occurring within the university community.
• Serve as liaison with other social service agencies.
• Develop, coordinate and implement crime prevention and community policing programs and projects.
• Interview persons with complaints and make proper disposition or direct them to the proper authorities
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Police Sergeant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates for positions in this class are required to be a U.S. citizen and be at least 19 years of age.
• Become licensable by the by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) upon successful completion of the Police Academy
• Completion of high school or G.E.D. high school equivalency test; College degree preferred.
• Individuals must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with diverse student populations and groups.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work schedule will be Monday through Friday, day shift. Some overtime may be required.
• Duties may be performed outside and exposed to adverse conditions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

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About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.