Located along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the City of Bridgman (population 2096) is a charming community in southwest Berrien County and an easy driving distance from Chicago, South Bend and Grand Rapids. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a full-time patrol officer. Join our team and work in a community that supports our officers, has an outstanding public school system, and provides the enjoyable balance of a quaint small town in the spring, fall and winter, and a bustling destination in the summer.
General Summary:
Our officers proudly provide law enforcement services to citizens residing in and visiting the City of Bridgman.
Typical duties and responsibilities:
• Investigate reports of crimes, accidents, and other incidents.
• Gather, protect, and process evidence.
• Enforce ordinances and statutes, making arrests where appropriate; processing and protecting prisoners as required.
• Providing traffic and parking enforcement and traffic control.
• Responding to other calls for service, such as motorist’s assists, etc.
• Complete all necessary reports, tickets, forms, and in-house paperwork as required.
• Check out suspicious subjects, vehicles, and situations.
• Serve subpoenas and other documents as required.
• As appropriate, conduct property checks of businesses, public buildings and areas, and private homes.
• Provide preventive patrol.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Successfully complete all phases of the selection process.
Have completed training at an accredited police academy and be licensed through MCOLES is preferred but we are willing to fill this vacancy by sponsoring a candidate in a 2023 police academy. The academy would likely begin in January and conclude in April.
*** Applicants must have passed the MCOLES reading and writing exam as well as the physical agility test prior to applying: https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/training/testing.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and very good driving record. Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and all shifts assigned.
Must pass an extensive background investigation.
Compensation:
Starting salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Holiday premiums and overtime are available.
Comprehensive Benefit Package:
• MERS B-4 defined benefit pension
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account – Employer Contribution equal to deductible
• Holidays – 9 per year
• Vacation – starts at 2 weeks per year, maximum of 4 weeks per year.
• Sick Leave – 56 hours per year; eligible to accumulate up to 480 hours
• Personal Leave – 24 hours per year
To apply:
Submit application, cover letter, and resume to Chief Daniel Unruh at dunruh@bridgman.org. Questions may be directed to Chief Unruh or HR Director, Debbie Lambrix at dlambrix@bridgman.org. Deadline to apply is open until position is filled.
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