Classification Description

University of Michigan
Issued: 11/26/00 Classification Code
# 380090
Supersedes: New FLSA NE

TITLE: LEAD POLICE OFFICER GRADE: A6

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
To coordinate police and security staff in the enforcement of University ordinances and regulations, and Federal and State laws; and to coordinate a public safety service unit or section.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a workgroup leader in the enforcement of University ordinances and regulations, and State and Federal law.
Provide advice and guidance to public safety officers regarding unit activities and operations.
Coordinate a public safety functional activity such as fleet/equipment maintenance, staff training, mobile patrols, communications training or Field Officer Training.
RELATED DUTIES
Enforce University ordinances and regulations, and State and Federal laws.
Patrol campus areas for crime prevention, parking and traffic control and issue citations.
Obtain and serve warrants, subpoenas and other court documents.
Identify, apprehend and arrest suspects.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from a Police Supervisor or other designated official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision is exercised over Police Officers, Security Officers and support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Completion of a State of Michigan accredited police academy training program is necessary.
Reasonable knowledge of State and Federal laws and University ordinances and regulations is necessary.
Reasonable experience as a police officer is necessary.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.