JOB
Note: This posting is for a role with the City of Muskegon. Police Officers provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, promoting good community relations and patrolling assigned area to prevent crime; enforce laws, ordinances and traffic regulations, control crowds, and arrest violators; and may perform a specialized police activity such as criminal investigations, undercover surveillance, or participate in juvenile cases.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
1. Possession of a high school diploma or the equivalent (An Associate's degree or equivalent preferred).2. This is an entry level classification, no specific experience is required. (12 months probationary period).3. Must be a licensed Michigan Police Officer, currently attending a Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified police academy, or eligible for MCOLES licensing.4. State of Michigan Vehicle Operator's License, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.5. Other requirements as specified by collective bargaining agreements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Evaluation Content: Oral examination - 100%The selected candidate must undergo a psychological evaluation, a post-offer medical examination (including backscreen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a City appointed physician before the first day ofemployment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for City employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDUREAny applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the City regarding the applicant'semployment application. Inquiries should be directed to the Muskegon County Human Resources Department.PURPOSEThe purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in thisclassification in the City system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for up to one year unless exhausted orextended.Job description is located at governmentjobs.comTHE CITY OF MUSKEGON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTHE CITY OF MUSKEGON HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE
