BARGAINING UNIT / LEVEL: POLC Bargaining Unit - Level 02
SALARY RANGE: $72,883-$80,933 DOQ
Position Summary
Under the immediate supervision of the Chief of Police, District Lieutenant, and Sergeant, work activities in this position primarily involve patrolling the Authority's properties to prevent vandalism, fire, theft, and development of unsafe conditions; suppression of criminal activity involving the protection of life and property; enforcing laws and regulations of conduct affecting patrons and visitors; investigating crimes; apprehending those suspected of criminal action; and providing assistance, first aid, and information to park visitors. Will also perform ancillary operations, maintenance, public relations as directed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Patrol HCMA property while operating a patrol vehicle, golf cart, motor-scooter, bicycle, pick-up truck, watercraft or on foot in a variety of environmental conditions and over variable terrain.
Investigate complaints regarding suspicion of criminal activity gathering information by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects and confidential informants.
Conduct searches during daylight or darkness of buildings, open or heavily wooded outdoor areas with even or uneven terrain, beaches, marshes, marinas, and golf courses.
Apprehend persons suspected of violating laws and ordinances, affecting arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints. May involve climbing over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces, jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams or crawling in confined areas.
Render assistance at fire or accident scenes such as lifting, carrying, or dragging people or heavy objects for distances of up to 150 yards.
Prepare investigative and other reports including sketches using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
Advise the public on laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, about use of park facilities and provide park visitors with information pertaining to park use and points of interest maintaining a positive public relations atmosphere.
Controls animal population to obtain balance of wildlife and habitat using control measures in accordance with the HCMA wildlife management plan.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform maintenance duties including but not limited to routine patrol vehicle maintenance; snow removal; the grooming of bike, ski or nature trails; and other grounds or maintenance duties as skills allow.
Perform operational duties including but not limited to mail deliveries; motor vehicle permit sales; bank transports or escorts; toll gate relief; radio inventory; fire extinguisher inventory; first aid supply inventory; and safety inspections of playground equipment, hike/bike trails, picnic areas.
Perform public relations and school presentations. When requested by other departments, may assist with photography, naturalist functions, nature center programs and special events.
Perform administrative assignments including but not limited to pre-employment background investigations.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications
MCOLES Certified Officer or certifiable Police Academy graduate in the State of Michigan.
Associates Degree or minimum 60 credit hours earned at an accredited school preferably in criminal justice, park administration, sociology, natural resources, or related field. (EQUIVALENCE: Two years related experience may be substituted for each year of college).
Possess a valid State of Michigan motor vehicle license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Unsullied personal life free from crimes of moral turpitude as determined by a criminal history and background investigation.
Ability to perform all of the essential job functions and typical physical demands unassisted and without delay.
Upon offer of employment, satisfactory completion of background check, physical exam to include drug screening, and psychological examination.
Free from controlled substances other than those prescribed under a licensed physician's care.
Non-smoker on or off the job.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to react with good independent judgment within legal guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to maintain proficiency with duty firearm in accordance with HCMA rules and regulations.
May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
Sensitivity for cultural diversity among employees and park visitors.
Knowledge of management functions, and law enforcement rules, regulations and procedures.
Familiarity with community policing, police practices, and laws and rules of evidence.
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form to prepare necessary reports and records.
Ability to supervise and train employees.
Tools, Equipment and Hardware Requirements
Personal computer including data base, scheduling, spreadsheet and word processing software; calculator, copy & fax machines, weapons and other police related equipment, phone, radios, patrol vehicle, all-terrain vehicles, golf cart, motor scooter, bicycle, pick-up truck, watercraft and/or snowmobile.
JD Disclaimers
Equal Employment Opportunity
HCMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Veterans Friendly
HCMA will continually recognize and support our veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Our commitment applies to all employment practices including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotions, training, benefits, retention, certification, and testing. We fully recognize, honor, and comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Demand Frequency
Bending Frequent
Climbing Occasional
Crawling Occasional
Driving Frequent
Driving High Speed Occasional
Electrical Hazards Frequent
Hand Dexterity-Grasping Frequent
Hand Dexterity-Holding Frequent
Hand Dexterity-Typing Frequent
Hearing Frequent
Lifting-Heavy 50 + lbs. Frequent
Lifting-Light 0 to 10 lbs. Frequent
Lifting-Moderate 10 to 50 lbs. Frequent
Reaching Frequent
Reading Frequent
Sitting Frequent
Standing Frequent
Talking Frequent
Traveling Frequent
Walking Frequent
Wet/Slippery Surroundings Frequent
Working Alone Occasional
Working around Hazardous Materials Frequent
Working around Loud Sounds/Machinery Frequent
Working in the dark/night Frequent
Working in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) Frequent
Working Inside Frequent
Working Outside Frequent
Working Overtime Frequent
Working with poor ventilation Occasional
Working with the public Frequent
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