Battle Creek Police Department

The City of Battle Creek's Police Department is looking for individuals to perform law enforcement and patrol duties; Maintain order in an assigned district or as assigned; Regulate traffic, protect life and property and prevents crime and disorder; and perform related work as required. Work performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or his/her designee.

ABOUT THE JOB

Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and disorder, to protect life and property, to direct traffic, investigate accidents, and enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations.Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; explains and enforces applicable State and local laws and ordinances.Investigates suspicious activities; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; conducts searches; apprehends and arrests violators of the law.Serves criminal processes including warrants and subpoenas.Writes and issues tickets for infractions such as parking, traffic, and ordinance violations.Restores order when called to the scene of traffic accidents or other emergencies.Assists elderly and ill people, gives first aid, and locates missing persons and lost children; guards prisoners and assumes responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody.Keeps records and makes reports of accidents, complaints, criminal offenses, and other incidents.Provides information and assistance to the general public.Obtains and preserves evidence, testifies in court, and otherwise assists in the prosecution of criminal cases.Ensures vehicle is properly maintained and performs vehicle inspections; maintains individual equipment.Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.May be assigned to investigation, crime lab, narcotics, gang, emergency response team, community service, or other technical or special support operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and disorder, to protect life and property, to direct traffic, investigate accidents, and enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; explains and enforces applicable State and local laws and ordinances.
• Investigates suspicious activities; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; conducts searches; apprehends and arrests violators of the law.
• Serves criminal processes including warrants and subpoenas.
• Writes and issues tickets for infractions such as parking, traffic, and ordinance violations.
• Restores order when called to the scene of traffic accidents or other emergencies.
• Assists elderly and ill people, gives first aid, and locates missing persons and lost children; guards prisoners and assumes responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody.
• Keeps records and makes reports of accidents, complaints, criminal offenses, and other incidents.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public.
• Obtains and preserves evidence, testifies in court, and otherwise assists in the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Ensures vehicle is properly maintained and performs vehicle inspections; maintains individual equipment.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
• May be assigned to investigation, crime lab, narcotics, gang, emergency response team, community service, or other technical or special support operations.

BENEFITS

• Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.
• Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.
• Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.
• Retirement Savings: 457 through Mission Square with employer match
• MERS Pension for Police and Fire
• Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.
• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term and Whole life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident, Vision – VSP, Lifecare Ambulance Service, Flexible Spending Account
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer
• Flexible Schedule/Remote Work
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Educational Stipends
• Longevity pay
• Tool and safety allowances
• Employer-paid uniforms
• Cell phone allowance
• Military pay differential
• Professional development opportunities
• Ability to earn compensatory time
• Retiree health savings plan

OTHER

At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future.Full-time employee benefits – Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to careers@battlecreekmi.gov. Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue ShieldLife Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children. Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.Retirement Savings: 457 through Mission Square with employer matchMERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERSEmployer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine RestPaid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per yearVoluntary Benefits:Supplemental Term and Whole lifeCritical IllnessHospitalizationAccidentVision – VSPLifecare Ambulance ServiceFlexible Spending AccountPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible EmployerClick the link below for 2024 BENEFIT INFORMATION https://www.employeenavigator.com/benefits/Company/DocumentLibrary/EditDocument?descId=193908In addition to the above, some positions may qualify for:Flexible Schedule/Remote WorkTuition ReimbursementEducational StipendsLongevity payTool and safety allowancesEmployer-paid uniformsCell phone allowanceMilitary pay differentialProfessional development opportunitiesAbility to earn compensatory timeRetiree health savings plan