Grand Valley State University
Public Safety Officer
Allendale, MI
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About the role
- Join the Grand Valley State University Police Department - Now Hiring Police Officers!
- How to Apply: Please submit an application with your cover letter and resume.
Responsibilities
- Revise and update all complaint reports and perform further actions as appropriate. Keep supervisor informed of progress.
- Willingness to exhibit proper attitude and demeanor to establish and maintain good public relations.
- Performs other similar and related duties as directed by supervisor.
Requirements
- Associates Degree and/or equivalent experience.
- Applicants must be currently MCOLES certified or licensable as a police officer as defined by MCOLES at time of hire.
- Physical, mental and emotional ability to execute duties.
- Knowledge of current laws, standards and police procedures.
- Ability to learn and operate all communication equipment.
- Starting pay at $32.19/hour with the ability to start at a higher rate based on experience
- If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Captain Kourosh Khatir at 616-331-3255 or khatirk@gvsu.edu.
Compensation
- Minimum starting salary of $32.19/hour.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
- 100% tuition waiver for employees
- 50% tuition waiver for household members and dependents
- Start your next chapter with a department that invests in your career, your education, and your future.
- Attend and complete by demonstrating proficiency all required in-service training programs which includes Medical First Responder training and certification.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing
- equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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