Job Description

Job Summary

The Division of Public Safety and Security conducts all police and security operations at the university (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint) and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. DPSS offers an integrated approach to safety and security, partnering across the university and helping everyone in the U-M community take charge of their safety. We prize proactive engagement with our community and provide compassionate and professional service to enhance the quality of life for all. 

We employ those who respect differences, promote equitable practices, and foster intentional inclusion to create a welcoming and safe environment. Proactive engagement with our community to provide compassionate and professional service is a DPSS core value.

This position is crucial in ensuring the safety and security of the University of Michigan's facilities. You will be primarily at Michigan Medicine, located at 1500 E. Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, but may be deployed for similar assignments throughout the University of Michigan campus. This position involves monitoring and operating weapons detection systems, including safeguarding the employees, visitors, and guests. This position will have arrest authority through PA330, while on property and in full uniform.

What You'll Do

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Required Qualifications*

**You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, psychological exam, physical and drug screening**

Additional Information

All members of DPSS are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report any Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Police Officers Association of Michigan union, which contains and settles all matters with concerning wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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