Job Description

Please include a cover letter by attaching it as the first page of your resume, address your specific interest in the position and DPSS, and outline the skills that directly relate to this position.

If selected, you will receive an invitation to complete an on-demand video presentation answering pre-screening questions through Spark Hire, a third-party vendor, at no cost to you.

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

University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security is seeking a Police Lieutenant to manage the Special Events and Protective Security unit. Reporting to the USS Associate Director, this lieutenant is responsible for providing functional direction and supervision to the sergeant and officers assigned to the unit.  

Special Events management consists of reviewing all campus applications for events, determining the appropriate level of police and security, and developing operational plans required for a safe and secure event.  

Protective Security is a unit with functions encompassing intelligence coordination, executive protection, and asset protection.  It is essential that all aspects of protective security be coordinated for efficient deployment of resources and information sharing.

This position requires flexibility in working various days and hours. Applicants must be willing to adjust their scheduled workdays and hours based on the needs of the community and the responsibilities of the unit.

The ideal candidate would have prior experience with the planning of large events, executive protection, and physical security.

This position is designated as a long-term special assignment, as outlined in the Special Assignments and Positions Memorandum of Understanding within the Command Officers Association of Michigan Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position requires professional business attire. Depending on the job assignment and duties, plain clothes or uniforms may also be required.

• A minimum of 5 years of law enforcement supervisory experience
• A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety or a related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Must be MCOLES Certified, Or, must pass the Licensing Standards for MCOLES within the first 3 months of employment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize assignments and deadlines
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations to peers and management
• Demonstrated leadership and creative problem solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced security environment, where confidentiality is critical
• Ability to develop and motivate others
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal law
• Ability to maintain sensitive information in strictest confidence
• Proven ability to initiate and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies and diverse audiences
• Ability to work various days and hours on short notice

All members of the Division of Public Safety and Security (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 Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees are required to complete Clery Compliance Training within the first 14 days of employment and annually thereafter. 

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 the posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

This is a COAM (Command Officers Association of Michigan) union position covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Command Officers Association of Michigan union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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