Hamburg Township Police Department 10409 MERRILL HAMBURG, MICHIGAN 48139 RICHARD DUFFANY, CHIEF OF POLICE PHONE: (810) 231-9391 FAX: (810) 231-9401 POSITION: Police Officer (Full Time) Hamburg Township Police Job Posting The Hamburg Township Police Department is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of full-time Police Officer. ABOUT HAMBURG TOWNSHIP: Hamburg Township is a 36 square mile general law township located in Livingston County with a population of 21,165 residents (2010 census) making it the largest municipality in Livingston County. Hamburg Township is home to over 30 lakes, the Huron River, a 6.5 mile stretch of the Lakelands Trail and the Brighton State Recreation Area making it a top recreational destination in the area. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications for the position are: Must be a citizen of the United States Must have reached 21 st birthday at time of appointment Must possess a valid driver s license at time of application Must possess a minimum Associate s Degree (or 60 credits) from an accredited college (Bachelor s degree preferred) Ability to successfully pass an extensive background check, physical examination, psychological examination and drug screening test Ability to perform the essential job functions of a police officer Must be either licensed or licensable as a police officer by M.C.O.L.E.S. at time of application Ability to successfully complete all phases of the selection process Complete listing of police officer qualifications available on the Hamburg Township website. CURRENT SALARY RANGE: Starting annual salary is $46,956.00 per year with incremental step increases to $67,026.96 per year after 4 years. BENEFITS: 12-hour shifts (84 hours per pay period), Health/Dental/Vision insurance, MERS defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation/sick time off, holiday pay, college tuition reimbursement (up to $6,000 per year). RESIDENCY: Residency within a 25 mile radius of Hamburg Township boundaries is required boundaries is required as per police officer Collective Bargaining Agreement within one year of hire date.
Hamburg Township Police Department 10409 MERRILL HAMBURG, MICHIGAN 48139 RICHARD DUFFANY, CHIEF OF POLICE PHONE: (810) 231-9391 FAX: (810) 231-9401 APPLICATIONS: Applications and Authorization forms may be obtained on the Hamburg Township website at http://www.hamburg.mi.us/government/job_postings.php or in person at the Hamburg Township Police Station located at 10409 Merrill Road, Hamburg, MI 48139. Please submit completed application, resume (optional) and signed authorization form to: Chief of Police Richard Duffany Hamburg Township Police Department 10409 Merrill Road, P.O. Box 157 Hamburg, MI 48139 Opening Date: August 14, 2017 Closing Date: All application materials must be received no later than 4:00 pm on September 8, 2017. Hamburg Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE Rescinds: 600-1 Effective Date: May 17, 2017 (09/01/07) Title: POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS No: 600-1 I. PURPOSE The purpose of this procedure is to establish guidelines for the qualifications and minimum entrance requirements for the classification of Police Officer within the Hamburg Township Police Department. II. POLICY It is the policy of the Hamburg Township Police Department (HTPD) to hire police officers that meet the highest standards of professional excellence and that meet all the law enforcement officer licensing standards as established by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. It is also the policy of HTPD to conduct all hiring processes in full compliance with all state and federal law. Hamburg Township is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, height, weight, age, marital status or any other federally-recognized protected class of persons. III. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS A. License to be a Law Enforcement Officer A candidate must be eligible to be licensed as a law enforcement officer in the State of Michigan by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) in accordance with Public Act 289 of 2016. This requires compliance with all MCOLES minimum selection standards which includes satisfactory completion of a basic police academy or recognition of prior training and experience. The MCOLES licensing standards published under the authority of PA 289 of 2016 are found in Rules 28.14203 through 28.14207 of the Michigan Administrative Code. B. Basic Qualifications The basic minimum qualifications for the position of police officer with the Hamburg Township Police Department are as follows: 1. Must be a citizen of the United States. 2. Must have reached 21 st birthday at time of appointment. 3. Must possess a valid Driver s License at the time of employment. Page 1 of 4
4. Must possess a minimum of an Associate s Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college. A Bachelor s Degree and a Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement focused education are desirable. 6. Physical Fitness Requirements and Examination C. Character Fitness a. Senses: A candidate must have the faculty to perceive by means of sight, smell, touch, hearing, and feeling. b. Vision: A candidate must have at least 20/100 binocular vision in each eye without corrective lenses; correctable to 20/20 binocular vision with corrective lenses. A candidate must have a visual field of no less than 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye. A candidate must have normal vertical and lateral muscle balance and possess normal color vision without the assistance of color enhancing lenses. c. Hearing: Initial unaided testing involves pure tone air conduction thresholds for each ear, as shown on the pure tone audiogram, shall not exceed a hearing level of 25 decibels at any of the following frequencies: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000; and 45 decibels at 4000 Hertz. d. Physical Ability: A candidate must be free from any physical defects or chronic diseases which may impair the performance of a law enforcement officer or which may endanger the lives of others or the law enforcement officer. e. Psychological Examinations: A candidate must be free from any mental or emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the efficient performance of a law enforcement officer s duties or which may endanger the lives of others or the law enforcement officer. Mental and emotional stability shall be assessed through an examination conducted by a license psychologist or psychiatrist. f. Drug Screening: All candidates for police officer shall be tested for the illicit use of controlled substances. Each candidate shall be subjected to a thorough background investigation to determine overall character fitness. 1. Candidates shall possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity. 2. Candidates shall have favorable recommendations from an overwhelming majority of former or current employers, neighbors, teachers, school authorities, work associates, landlords, etc. Page 2 of 4
3. The candidate s payment status for present debt must not be delinquent. Any past or overdue accounts must be resolved to the satisfaction HTPD before employment (overdue medical bills may be excluded). 4. An oral interview, or series of interviews, shall be conducted prior to any job offer being made to determine the applicant's acceptability for a law enforcement officer position and to assess their appearance, background and the ability to communicate. D. Conviction Record An applicant s conviction record shall be evaluated and may serve as a basis for automatic disqualification depending on the nature of the convictions. 1. The following convictions shall disqualify an applicant from further consideration: a. Conviction of a felony; b. Conviction of domestic assault or any other assaultive type of crime in which the use or attempted use of physical force or threat with a deadly weapon occurred; c. Conviction of any non-felony drug-related crime within the last four years previous to filing application; d. Existence of a personal protection order (PPO) or any other court action which prohibits the candidate from possessing, carrying, or using a firearm. 2. The following driving-related convictions or circumstances shall also disqualify an applicant from further consideration: a. Conviction of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the last four (4) years previous to filing an application; b. Conviction of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs two (2) times in the applicant s lifetime. c. Lost driving privilege through suspension or revocation of license due to an unsatisfactory driving record (UDR), as defined by Michigan Department of State driver s license point system. d. Conviction of driving while license was suspended or revoked within the last four (2) years previous to filing an application. e. Conviction of reckless driving or careless driving two (2) times within the last four (4) years previous to filing an application. f. The accumulation of more than six (6) points on an applicant s driving record at the time of application. E. In addition to the convictions/circumstances enumerated in this policy as automatic disqualifiers, the applicant s total history of convictions and contacts with law enforcement shall be evaluated to help determine the applicant s suitability for the position of police officer taking into account the pattern of law violations, the seriousness of any alleged offenses, the surrounding circumstances, the number and the timeframe of any convictions or contacts. Page 3 of 4
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HAMBURG TOWNSHIP Application for Employment P. O. Box 157 Hamburg, Michigan 48139 (810) 231-1000 Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Social Security Number Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Home Telephone Number ( ) Are you at least 18 years old? Daytime Telephone Number: ( ) Type of position desired: Date available for work: Salary Expected: $ Do you have a valid Michigan Driver s License? License Number: Education High School/College (List last attended first) Address Years Attended/Course Studied Degree Received Military Service From To Additional Skills/Training/Licenses Not Listed Above From To Hamburg Township is committed to EOE in all our personnel practices and prohibits discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical or mental handicap. Information provided by you on this application form, will be used solely for purposes of assessing your qualifications for potential employment.
Employment History Provide the following information for your current and past employers, assignments or volunteer activities, starting with the most recent. (Use additional sheets if necessary.) Explain any gaps in employment in the comments section below. Employer Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Supervisor s Name & Title Your Position Work Phone Number ( ) Employment Dates Reason for Leaving From: To: Describe Your Duties: Employer Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Supervisor s Name & Title Your Position Work Phone Number ( ) Employment Dates Reason for Leaving From: To: Describe Your Duties: Employer Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Supervisor s Name & Title Your Position Work Phone Number ( ) Employment Dates Reason for Leaving From: To: Describe Your Duties: Employer Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Supervisor s Name & Title Your Position Work Phone Number ( ) Employment Dates Reason for Leaving From: To: Describe Your Duties: Comments (Including explanation of any employment gaps):
References Give the names of at least three business/work references, who are not related to you and are not previous supervisors whom we may contact. If not applicable, list three school or personal references who are not related to you. Name Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Occupation Daytime Phone Number Relationship & Years Known Name Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Occupation Daytime Phone Number Relationship & Years Known ( ) Name Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Occupation Daytime Phone Number Relationship & Years Known ( ) Additional Information List professional, trade, business, or civic associations and any offices held. Exclude memberships which would reveal sex, race, religion, national origin, age, color, disability or any other similarly protected status. Organization Offices Held List any additional information you would like us to consider: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If so, when, where and nature of offense? Convictions will not necessarily disqualify you from employment but will be considered in relation to the position for which you are applying. Are there any felony charges pending against you? If yes, please explain.
I understand that if I am employed, any misrepresentation or material omission made by me on this application will be sufficient cause for denying employment or immediate discharge from the employer s service, whenever it is discovered. I understand it is the Township s policy to adhere to all provisions of the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. I represent and warrant that I have read and fully understand the foregoing and seek employment under these conditions. Signature of Applicant Date / / (Continue On To Next Page Below)
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP P. O. Box 157 Hamburg, Michigan 48139 (810) 231-1000 Authorization and Understanding Upon the signing of the Authorization and Understanding, I represent that all of the information now or hereafter given by me in support of my application for employment is true and complete. I authorize you to verify any of the information concerning my employment, education, training, credentials, driver s license, and criminal history with the appropriate individuals, companies, institutions, or agencies. I authorize them to release such information as you require, including my prior disciplinary employment record. I hereby release you and them from any liability whatsoever as a result of such inquiries and disclosures. I agree that any false information in support of my application may subject me to dismissal at any time during the period of my employment. In the event of an offer of employment, I understand that I may be required to take a drug screen test. In the event of employment, I agree I shall be bound by the rules, policies, and regulations of Hamburg Township, Livingston County, and the State of Michigan. In the event of employment, I authorize Hamburg Township to release such information as a prospective employer may require, including my prior disciplinary employment record. I hereby release you and them from any liability whatsoever as a result of such inquiries and disclosures. Signature Date