Position Title: Police Officer
Employee Group: Support
Division/Department: Public Safety
Status: Full-Time
Pay Grade: 5
Starting Salary: $23.35 – $25.91 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Position Summary
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion in students, faculty, and staff.
This position is that of a sworn Police Officer. Primary duties include patrolling roads, parking lots, and campus buildings by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. The officer is a visible deterrent to criminal activity and provides necessary emergency, safety, and public services. Duties include handling medical emergencies, disturbances, arrests, enforcing college policy, applying laws fairly, and striving to provide a safe and secure environment for the Delta College community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited to the Following
Patrol (Vehicle, Bicycle, Foot):
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Patrol assigned areas to deter crime, ensure peace, and serve college interests
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Respond to police service calls, investigate crimes, secure evidence
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Write detailed reports, control traffic, enforce parking and safety policies
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Make arrests and provide assistance as needed
Emergency Response:
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Administer emergency first aid and summon medical personnel if necessary
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Respond to police, fire, and security incidents
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Serve legal documents (subpoenas, warrants)
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Investigate motor vehicle crashes and direct traffic
Investigations and Reporting:
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Conduct investigations of criminal and non-criminal complaints
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Interview witnesses and suspects, prepare reports
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Perform fingerprinting using LiveScan
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Collaborate with prosecutors, other law enforcement, and college judicial systems
Public Relations and Communications:
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Provide assistance including vehicle unlocks, safety escorts, directions, etc.
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Operate dispatch systems, monitor alarms, and promote crime prevention
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Maintain a solid understanding of college operations and policies
Required Qualifications
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Associate degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or equivalent knowledge and skills
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Licensed Police Officer by M.C.O.L.E.S
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Valid, unrestricted Michigan Driver’s License
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Experience working with diverse populations, including students, employees, and visitors
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Flexibility to work all shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime
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Physically able to perform all police duties (running, vehicle operation, etc.)
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Must be available during college closures as essential personnel
Additional Experiences Considered
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Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement / Criminal Justice
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C.P.R./First Aid – Medical First Responder certification
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Training in lethal/non-lethal force
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Precision driving training
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Prior college/university police experience
Application Deadline
This position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an online application and attach the following:
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Cover Letter (include position title)
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Resume
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Transcript 1 (official transcripts required upon hire)
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Three current professional references
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Relevant certifications or licenses
Optional Documents:
Posting-Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
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In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy:
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If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting:
(Open Ended)
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Please discuss the importance of diversity in law enforcement, both from an employment perspective and from a provision of service perspective.
(Open Ended)
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Decisions made and actions taken by law enforcement officers often have a significant impact on the community they serve. Describe how your decisions and actions as a law enforcement officer have (or will) reflect a commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
(Open Ended)
