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Job Title: Public Safety Police Officer (12 Months)

Posting Date: March 18, 2010

Closing Date: September 9, 2010

Salary Range: $17.70 - (hourly)

Must have valid Michigan Driver’s License • Must provide current print-out of driving record from the Secretary of State’s office having no more than two (2) points. • Must have valid/current MCOLES pre-employment certificate or valid/current MCOLES certificate and provide written proof of experience as a police officer in good standing from a MCOLES Law Enforcement Agency. – (September 2009 – September 2010).

Job Type: Non-Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness days.

Reports to:

Location: Office of Public Safety

Qualifications

Education:

Must possess and provide evidence of a High School Diploma or GED Certificate at time of application.

Experience:

Must have experinece as a certified police officer and possess and provide evidence of a valid Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification , or provide written proof of experience as a police officer in good standing from a MCOLES Law Enforcement Agency, or must be MCOLES certifiable prior to the date of application. Certification must be current (September 2009 – September 2010).

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Other Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age and have access to an operating automobile; and able to work all three (3) shifts (day, afternoon or night), seven days per week; must be able to pass a medical examination and drug screening.

Certification:

Must possess and provide evidence of a: • Valid Michigan Driver’s License • Must request current print out of driving record from the Secretary of State’s office having no more than two (2) points. • Valid/current MCOLES certificate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Protect pupils, staff and school property by mobile patrols and on foot;

• Remove and/or refuse admittance of unauthorized persons from district properties;

• Detain or arrest suspects committing or attempting to commit crimes against school facilities or offenses to pupils, school personnel or other persons;

• Make immediate on-site investigations of crimes or offenses while collecting evidence; securing witnesses and testifying in court;

• Perform duties as assigned twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week;

• Physically subdue, chase and/or apprehend persons committing crimes against pupils, personnel and properties;

• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in preventing controlling and investigating anti-social or illegal activities by persons or groups directed against school facilities, pupils or personnel;

• Assist in the orientation of school administrators and pupils concerning security measures;

• Maintain the Code of Conduct and dress as required by the Office of Public Safety;

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, by the Director.

Security Clearance:

You must provide a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services).

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa. If you elect to pay by credit card, you must call Identix at (866) 226-2952 prior to your appointment, because they are unable to accept credit cards at the fingerprint site.

Please be prompt when arriving at the fingerprinting site. In order to be fingerprinted, you must present your state issued picture ID or passport, the completed LiveScan Fingerprint Request form, the completed Identix Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information form, as well as the fingerprint fee of $65.25.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.
Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.