Patrol Officer

The function of the Police officer assigned to a uniformed patrol shift is to provide protection of life, property, and human rights. This is accomplished by providing law enforcement services to those who live, work, and shop within the City of Birmingham.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote the safety and security within the community.
• Work diligently toward the achievement of the Department's mission, vision, and values.
• Enforce laws and ordinances.
• Protect the constitutional rights of the public.
• Adhere to and comply with operating procedures (general orders, personnel rules, special orders, administrative memorandums, and other policies). Ensure subordinates also adhere to this.
• Utilize a service performance style that promotes high morale, exemplary performance, and promotes harmonious relationships.
• Responsible for the efficient and professional operation of police radio systems.
• Ensure departmental equipment is always in functional, operating condition and that defective equipment is reported or repaired.
• Keep supervisors informed of events or occurrences that affect policies, operations, or personnel.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other units of the Police Department as well as other applicable municipal departments within the city and/or other governmental/private organizations.
• Respond to calls for service efficiently and safely.
• Investigate criminal and civil cases as required and prepare complete, legible, and concise reports on investigated cases.
• Safe operation of departmental vehicles during non-emergency and emergency situations.
• Attend scheduled training sessions as required.
• Attend roll call and inspect and equip the patrol vehicle at the start of each shift.
• Responsible for the safety and care of all prisoners taken into custody.
• Maintain departmental uniforms and equipment in good condition.
• Maintain minimum department performance standards.
• Participate in community policing projects as assigned by team members/leaders.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the shift supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must have a working knowledge of all department orders, policies and procedures, city ordinances and applicable state and federal laws and statutes.
• Ability to work with and get along well with fellow officers, supervisors, and other city employees.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must be proficient in the care and use of department issued firearms and other defensive weapons.
• Ability to relate to the public under various circumstances including ethnic and social considerations/backgrounds.
• Must have a working knowledge of the geographical area of Birmingham including street locations, the street numbering system and known landmarks.
• Should maintain a high level of physical fitness and be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work alone for extended times without supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications (At time of application):

• Possession of an Associate Degree in Police Administration, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or related field of study; or a B.A. or B.S. in any course of study from a recognized college or university.
• Successful completion of the MCOLES pre-employment written and physical skills test with current valid results.
• Physical condition appropriate for the position with vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.
• Residency within the State of Michigan.
• Possession of a valid Michigan Operator's License with a good driving record.
• No record of criminal conviction.

The City of Birmingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.