Overview
Police Officer Jobs in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA at Bellevue College
The City of Battle Creek’s Police Department is looking for individuals to perform law enforcement and patrol duties. Responsibilities include maintaining order in an assigned district, regulating traffic, protecting life and property, preventing crime and disorder, and performing related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or his/her designee.
Key Responsibilities:
Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and disorder, protect life and property, direct traffic, investigate accidents, and enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations.
Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; explains and enforces applicable State and local laws and ordinances.
Investigates suspicious activities; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, and violations; conducts searches; apprehends and arrests violators of the law.
Serves criminal processes including warrants and subpoenas.
Writes and issues tickets for infractions such as parking, traffic, and ordinance violations.
Restores order when called to the scene of traffic accidents or other emergencies.
Assists elderly and ill people, gives first aid, and locates missing persons and lost children; guards prisoners and assumes responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody.
Keeps records and makes reports of accidents, complaints, criminal offenses, and other incidents.
Provides information and assistance to the general public.
Obtains and preserves evidence, testifies in court, and assists in the prosecution of criminal cases.
Ensures vehicle is properly maintained and performs vehicle inspections; maintains individual equipment.
Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
May be assigned to investigation, crime lab, narcotics, gang, emergency response team, community service, or other technical or special support operations.
Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s degree with coursework in criminal justice or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
Licensed or able to meet licensing requirements as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
1-3 or more years’ experience as an MCOLES licensed law enforcement officer preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Special Requirements:
Valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan.
Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position:
Running, driving motor vehicles at a high rate of speed, lifting (over 50 lbs.), pushing or pulling, climbing, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, talking, contact with the general public, working alone, overtime, inside and outside, and at night.
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Title: Police Officer
Company: Bellevue College
Location: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Category: Government (Police Officer), Law/Legal (Police Officer)
