Police Officer

The City of Battle Creek's Police Department is looking for individuals to perform law enforcement and patrol duties;
Maintain order in an assigned district or as assigned;
Regulate traffic, protect life and property and prevents crime and disorder; and perform related work as required.

Work performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or his/her designee.

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and disorder, to protect life and property, to 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 additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; 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 otherwise 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.

• Associates 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr