Patrol Officer

Job Description

Job Description Salary: $29.46 - $34.15

The Marquette City Police Department is accepting applications to fill the position of Patrol Officer. The City offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package. Officers with experience may receive higher starting pay and qualify for ACT 88 reciprocal pension benefits. For a limited time, new Officers will receive a $10,000 bonus on their first paycheck. Holiday pay, uniform allowance and college education incentive are some of the highlights included in the benefits package.

Applicants must be MCOLES certified or certifiable and licensed to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan. Must be available to work evening and weekend hours. Must provide three references. Applications will be accepted until filled.

General duty police work in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of state laws as well as local ordinances. Persons in this position shall be responsible for maintaining the quality of life for all Marquette residents, businesses, and guests. This will be accomplished by patrolling an assigned area on foot, in a patrol vehicle or on a bicycle, to prevent crime or disturbances of the peace and arrest violators.

Works under the general guidance and direction of the shift Lieutenant and the direct supervision of the shift Sergeant, Corporal or senior officer; including additional supervision and direction through the chain of command from other positions of rank.

• Regularly patrol assigned streets and roadways to observe traffic for violators of traffic laws and ordinances; report to the scene of accidents, render first aid, direct and reroute traffic, and investigate causes and results of accidents; issue tickets to traffic violators.
• Regularly respond to a variety of citizen complaints such as break-ins, robberies, vandalism, domestic quarrels, and assault; assist complainants and conduct preliminary investigation by interviewing victims and witnesses, gathering evidence, and preparing an investigation report.
• Enforce the laws of the State of Michigan and ordinances of the City of Marquette.
• Follow-up on preliminary investigations of routine complaints and assist in the investigation of major cases.
• Serve subpoenas, warrants, and other legal documents. Appear in court as necessary to testify on investigated cases.
• Load, unload, aim, and fire handguns, rifles, and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions in situations that justify the use of deadly force while maintaining emotional control under extreme stress.
• Assist in controlling large crowds and in quelling civil disturbances by disbursement tactics, directing traffic, guarding crowd boundaries, and following orders in situations dictated by superior officer.
• Conduct searches for lost persons, runaways, walkaways, and deliver emergency messages.
• Check buildings, parks, schools, and other sites after normal hours to assure proper security.
• Prepare and file daily activity report with superior officer. May serve as desk officer, answering telephone, dispatching to patrol units, assisting citizens with bicycle registrations and copies of accident reports.
• Use a variety of equipment and materials such as first aid kit, narcotic field kit, fingerprint kit, run law enforcement information network computer and department computer, take breath test on suspected drunk drivers with preliminary breath tester, operate radar equipment, and be responsible for maintenance of patrol cars.
• Assist other departments in case of emergencies, i.e. E.M.S., Fire Dept., etc.
• Communicate verbally and effectively by listening to people and by giving information, directions, and commands.
• Exercise independent judgment within legal guidelines to determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, when force may be used and to what degree.
• Perform law enforcement patrol functions while working ten-hour shifts and unanticipated overtime.
• Attend and participate in trainings as assigned or requested to stay…