How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. Please include it as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline your experience that directly related to the Communication Officer position.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security, Department of Public Safety-Flint Campus, is looking for a Communication Officer. We are a full-service law enforcement agency responsible for providing police services to all areas of our campus community. Our mission is to contribute to and promote a safe and secure community while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons using the facilities and programs of the University of Michigan. We are a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation that includes weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime assignments.

This position is a full-time appointment, 40 hours per week (100% effort).

As a Communication Officer, you will receive calls for police, emergency or security assistance; dispatch police and security staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and protect University facilities; and to provide security and customer services.

Mission Statement

DPS provides complete law enforcement services to the campus. Our police officers are licensed by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and authorized to enforce all federal, state, local laws, and rules of the University of Michigan. All employees are well trained in services unique to an academic institution. We are dedicated to the problem oriented policing philosophy as a way of delivering police services to our campus community.

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 is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier .

For tuition support 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/

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Responsibilities*

You will:

Uphold the highest standards of conduct and customer service while serving and protecting our community and taking measures to prevent crime
Receive and prioritize calls and determine appropriate action for emergency and non-emergency assistance
Communicate with and elicit useful information from upset and irate citizens
Dispatch public safety and security personnel to all University owned, controlled, and leased facilities and properties
Coordinate first responder information through computer call for service (CFS) dispatch system and radio, mobile data terminal, telephone, pager, and other devices
Monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies, building alarms and security systems
Maintain liaison with police, fire and other emergency agencies to assure the safety of the University community
Deal with confidential information
Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications*

High school or GED equivalent and two (2) years of relevant experience

Associates degree and one (1) year of relevant experience

AND

Capability to react with compassion and calmness while eliciting useful information and adopting appropriate action plans for emergencies
You have mental, visual, and auditory acuity stamina
Advanced typing skills for data entry
You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.
You will be in a uniformed position and required to maintain appearance and grooming standards by following the DPSS uniformed personnel dress code.

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite 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 modeshere.

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 any Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 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.

Pay Range Information

The full time annual probation pay range for new Communications Officers is $49,400.00 to $50,388.00. This position is a full-time appointment, 40 hours per week (100% effort).

The full-time annual salary range for Communications Officers who have completed a one-year probationary period is $52,936.00 - $61,464.00 and can be found in the POAM bargaining agreement.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.