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Northern Michigan University

Detective/Lieutenant

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$67,568 / year median in Michigan

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Title:
Detective/Lieutenant Department:
NMU Police Department Term of Assignment:
Continuing Term End Date, If Applicable:
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt = overtime eligible
Work Schedule:
Typically Sunday through Wednesday, with occasional reassignments. Hours Sunday 1:00pm - 11:00pm Monday-Wednesday 12:00pm (Noon) to 10:00pm
Salary:
Targeted Salary Range:
$71,100-$75,300
Travel:
Less than 10%
Brief Statement of Duties Brief Statement of Duties:
Assist the Chief-of-Police/Director-Safety in ensuring the proper and timely investigation of all civil and criminal complaints in accordance with University and departmental policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws. Responsible for records management as it pertains to criminal and non-criminal complaints, Clery reporting, acquired property and mandated uniform crime reporting.
Minimum Qualifications Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Discipline/Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
MCOLES licensed.
Required Minimum Work Experience:
Five years' work experience as a licensed police officer. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the
Position Duties:
Knowledge of relevant public safety and security equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules. Skill to utilize multiple computer programs along with integrating multiple systems to increase productivity and efficiencies. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers. Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. Ability to speak clearly to communicate information and ideas so others can understand you. Ability to listen to information being presented, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate. Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
Additional Desirable Qualifications Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Other Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Submit application, cover letter, resume and references. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.
Contact Information:
Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087 NMU is an equal opportunity employer.