Public Safety Officer/Public Safety Officer Cadet

Statement of Duties:

Public Safety Officers shall perform all the duties and responsibilities of the Police, Fire and Medical services for the city and assigned townships. Public Safety Officers are responsible for the prevention of crimes, preservation of public peace and order, apprehension of offenders, protection of persons and property under the laws of the City and State, protection of people and property from fire, and provide aid to people in medical emergencies. A City of Ionia Public Safety Officer currently splits hours worked between each area of public safety as follows: 5%

• medical first response; 3.5%
• fire response; 4.8%
• training; and 86.7%
• law enforcement.

Requirements include:

• High school/GED diploma, associate's degree in related field, bachelor's degree preferred;
• Must be a U.S. citizen, 21 years or older at time of employment;
• MCOLES licensed/licensable as a police officer;
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license and good driving history;
• No felony convictions and/or disqualifying criminal history;
• Ability to successfully pass interview process, background investigation, psychological evaluation and drug/alcohol screen;
• Candidates who possess State of Michigan Fire Fighter II certifications and/or hold a current State of Michigan Medical First Responder or higher license are preferred, however, all non-certificate holding applicants are considered. Training for certifications and licenses will be provided by the Department.

NOTE:

The City will also consider qualified public safety cadet candidates who do not currently possess the required licensure and certification credentials required of this position but demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to complete this training, paid for by the City. Wages for PSO-1 currently range from $31.56/hour to $38.58/hour with a competitive fringe benefits package. Starting wage will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Application for employment is available at: www.cityofionia.

org To apply:

Submit cover letter, resume and completed City of Ionia employment application to: Precia Garland City Manager 114 N. Kidd Street PO Box 496 Ionia

MI 48846

pgarland@ci.ionia.mi.us

Posted:

January 7, 2026.

Closing:

January 30, 2026, 4 PM.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$31.56

• $38.

58 per hour

Work Location:

In person