A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security, Flint Campus Department of Public Safety (UM-Flint DPS) is a full-service, 24-hour public safety department that works to ensure a safe and secure environment for the Flint campus community and the surrounding area. Our officers and staff are highly trained professionals equipped to serve all members of our community. We manage all law enforcement and security operations on the Flint campus and offer an integrated, collaborative approach to safety and security, partnering across the University to provide a safe community and improve the quality of life for all those living, learning, working, and visiting our community.
UM-Flint DPS is a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation. Work schedules may include nights, afternoons, weekends, holidays, and occasional unanticipated overtime. This is a uniform position in accordance with the DPSS uniform dress code. Patrol assignments may include both mobile and building-specific responsibilities.
Salary Range Information
The pay range for new external hires is $48,942.40 to $59,550.40 per year, based on education and experience.
The full pay range for current DPSS Public Safety Officers is $48,942.40 to $61,921.60 per year, based on education and experience.
This salary information is based on the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
Responsibilities*
Under the direction of the on-duty shift sergeant and the UM-Flint DPS command team, you will perform the following tasks:
- Ensure public safety, protect our assets and act as the primary liaison with state and local police, fire and security agencies; act calmly in emergency situations and use emergency equipment
- Work closely with campus staff, de-escalate non-violent situations; investigate criminal activity; assist students, staff, and visitors as needed
- Patrol campus buildings and surrounding areas and monitor fire, security, and access control alarm systems
- Detect safety hazards and criminal activity
- Use your customer service skills and cultural safety mindset to respectfully communicate and work with all community members
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters
- Prepare incident and security reports
- Ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs as part of the routine patrol
- Provide services such as but not limited to: escorts, wayfinding, unlocks, motorists assists, well-being checks, property control, and traffic and crowd control
- Move equipment such as barricades and fire extinguishers
- Work collaboratively to support all departments within DPSS
Required Qualifications*
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High school or GED equivalent + 1 year of experience in a security, fire, military, customer service or emergency management field
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Experience with the enforcement of fire, safety and security practices
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Skillset in handling emergency situations and using associated equipment
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Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic keyboarding
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A valid driver's license and a driving record with less than 6 points
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You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/.
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves, a fully onsite presence. On-site is defined as a designated U-M-owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Additional Information
All members of the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees are required to complete Clery Compliance Training within the first 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Police Officers Association of Michigan union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
