Apply for the Marquette City Police Officer – Lateral Transfer
The Marquette City Police Department is hiring a lateral transfer Police Officer (Patrol Officer) to join a dynamic and innovative team committed to community safety. This Marquette City Patrol Officer full-time position offers a competitive starting salary of $61,276–$71,032 based on experience, along with promotional opportunities in the Detective Bureau and Road Patrol.
For a limited time, new Officers will receive a $10,000 bonus on their first paycheck. See the flyer below for more information.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Essential Duties
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following:
- Regularly patrol assigned streets and roadways to observe traffic for violators of traffic laws and ordinances; report to the scene of accidents, render first aid, direct and reroute traffic, and investigate causes and results of accidents; issue tickets to traffic violators.
- Regularly respond to a variety of citizen complaints such as break-ins, robberies, vandalism, domestic quarrels, and assault; assist complainants and conduct preliminary investigation by interviewing victims and witnesses, gathering evidence, and preparing an investigation report.
- Enforce the laws of the State of Michigan and ordinances of the City of Marquette.
- Follow up on preliminary investigations of routine complaints and assist in the investigation of major cases.
- Serve subpoenas, warrants, and other legal documents. Appear in court as necessary to testify on investigated cases.
- Load, unload, aim, and fire handguns, rifles, and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions in situations that justify the use of deadly force while maintaining emotional control under extreme stress.
- Assist in controlling large crowds and in quelling civil disturbances by disbursement tactics, directing traffic, guarding crowd boundaries, and following orders in situations dictated by a superior officer.
- Conduct searches for lost persons, runaways, and walkaways, and deliver emergency messages.
- Check buildings, parks, schools, and other sites after normal hours to ensure proper security.
- Prepare and submit a daily activity report to your superior officer. May serve as desk officer, answering telephone, dispatching to patrol units, assisting citizens with bicycle registrations, and copying accident reports.
- Use a variety of equipment and materials such as a first aid kit, a narcotic field kit, a fingerprint kit, a run law enforcement information network computer, a department computer, take breath test on suspected drunk drivers with a preliminary breath tester, operate radar equipment, and be responsible for maintenance of patrol cars.
- Assist other departments in case of emergencies, such as E.M.S. and the Fire Department, etc.
- Communicate verbally and effectively by listening to others and providing information, directions, and commands.
- Exercise independent judgment within legal guidelines to determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, when force may be used, and to what degree.
- Perform law enforcement patrol functions while working ten-hour shifts and unanticipated overtime.
- Attend and participate in trainings as assigned or requested to stay abreast of current case law, innovations, and new trends related to duties and responsibilities.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and programs within the Police Department both orally and in writing.
- Proofread and edit a variety of documents.
- Exhibit close attention to detail and take adequate time to review tasks before proceeding.
- Read and comprehend rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and laws/ordinances for the purpose of ensuring appropriate officer behavior/response and performing enforcement activities involving the public.
- Demonstrate a commitment to treat every contact as an opportunity to build public trust.
- Further the mission, vision, and values of the City through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision making, and stewardship of City resources.
- Initiate and suggest actions to improve departmental and City operations, employee performance, morale, and work methods, including suggestions, advice, and support to the supervisor, department head, and other City employees.
- Provide teaching, mentoring, and motivation to other employees within the organization through the sharing of knowledge, skills, and information; remain proactive in performing and improving his/her own work and suggest and participate in projects and activities to improve the function of the entire organization.
- Engage in the recruitment of talented individuals for all positions within the organization, including raising awareness of open positions and the hiring process, as well as encouraging talented individuals to apply.
Minimum Qualifications Required
An employee in this position, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited high school.
- Certified or certifiable as a police officer by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
- Thorough knowledge of law enforcement techniques and the use and operation of a wide variety of law enforcement equipment and apparatus.
- Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations of law enforcement.
- Ability to use computers.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, coworkers, and the public.
- A license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan is required.
Additional Information
The City of Marquette offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, a defined benefit pension, holiday pay, uniform allowance, college education incentive, and differential pay for afternoon and night shifts. Special assignments are available in Bike Patrol, Dive Team, K-9 Unit, Drug Team, and as a School Resource Officer.
How to Apply for the Marquette City Police Officer – Lateral Transfer
Interested applicants can complete the listing application online. A cover letter and resume are required to submit. Applicants must be:
- Certified law enforcement officers eligible for lateral transfer and ready to work various shifts.
- Available to work evening and weekend hours.
- Provide three references.
Contact
If you have any questions or comments about the Marquette City Patrol Officer position, direct them to Captain James Finkebeiner by phone or email.