Assistant Sergeant at Arms​/Police Officer - Operations

Overview

Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer - Operations at State of Michigan. The role is an MCOLES certified Police Officer for the Michigan Senate Police Department (MSPD). The position provides safety and security for Senators, staff, and visitors in and around the Michigan State Capitol and Senate office buildings. The primary focus is on critical incident preparedness, coordinating response to disasters, emergencies or active shooter events, and recovery from an event.

The role may cross-train and job-rotate with the Assistant Sergeant at Arms Public Safety team to assure complete coverage of each post and assignment.

• Creates and issues appropriate identification and access credentials to Senate employees, members of the media, and other frequent visitors of the Senate using MSPD credential and visitor management systems and procedures
• Acts as the primary contact for the MSPD and directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Provides notification of emergency incidents that lead to activation; maintains situational awareness through information monitored via the Operations Center Network and other outlets
• Responds to duress signals, alarms or indications of incidents such as medical emergencies, fires, active shooter events, workplace violence, bomb threats, or other safety and security concerns for Senators, staff, or visitors
• Monitors video equipment, duress and fire alarms; dispatches officers on call for service
• Stores and retrieves video footage for MSPD evidentiary purposes
• Monitors radio frequencies and traffic, including LPD, MSP, House PD, and DTMB Operations
• Tests and monitors all Senate alarm systems; duress buttons, AED alarms, Binsfeld door alarms, fire alarms
• Attends Senate sessions and committee meetings, ensuring safety and compliance with Senate Rules and instructions of the presiding officers
• Responds to criminal and other complaints and calls for service from Senators or staff, and may conduct sensitive investigations
• Resolves matters with Senate offices; informs Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police of activities and problems
• Maintains a log of security incidents and prepares detailed written reports as required

• Greets Senators, staff, and members of the public; monitors visitor access to prevent unauthorized entry
• Serves as primary contact for visitors to the Senate, providing information, directions and assistance
• Guards and patrols Senate areas, maintaining a professional security presence
• Maintains MSPD floor plans for all Senate offices and buildings
• Maintains and documents parking passes for visitors
• Conducts safety and security inspections of Senate Chamber, gallery, and committee rooms
• Secures the Senate Chamber in the event of a Call of the Senate
• Attends ongoing training for first aid, CPR, AED, and oxygen administration
• Escorts Senators and staff to nearby parking areas when requested
• Ensures adequate MSPD supply and equipment levels in all Senate Buildings
• Attends ongoing training and maintains proficiency with MSPD issued weapons including firearms and Conducted Electrical Weapons per MCOLES standards
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the Senate Business Office and the Chief of Police

• Associates degree or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five years professional law enforcement work experience
• MCOLES certification as a Police Officer or eligible for certification reinstatement required
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Conducted Electrical Weapons preferred
• Other combinations of education and experience evaluated on an individual basis

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and remain attentive for extended periods
• Ability to participate in physical training, such as defensive tactics and firearms qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of law enforcement and security functions and procedures
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Ability to comprehend and apply Senate Rules, policies, regulations, and guidelines
• Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance authority with…