Join the Grand Valley State University Police Department – Now Hiring Police Officers!

The Grand Valley State University Police Department is seeking motivated, service-oriented individuals who are currently MCOLES licensed or licensable at time of hire and committed to building positive relationships within a vibrant campus community. This is an exciting opportunity to continue or launch your law enforcement career in a professional, supportive, and community-focused environment.

Why Join Us?
- Starting pay at $32.19/hour with the ability to start at a higher rate based on experience
- Lateral transfer friendly – bring your experience and continue your career
- Outstanding education benefits:
100% tuition waiver for employees
50% tuition waiver for household members and dependents
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions
-Excellent work-life balance in a community-oriented policing environment
-Opportunities for professional growth and specialized assignments

Start your next chapter with a department that invests in your career, your education, and your future.

Salary & Benefits:

Minimum starting salary of $32.19/hour.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Applicants must be currently MCOLES certified or licensable as a police officer as defined by MCOLES at time of hire.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable traffic record.
• No criminal record, which will question credibility or public trust, expected of an officer.
• Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation.
• Physical, mental and emotional ability to execute duties.
• Available to work any shift.
• Knowledge of current laws, standards and police procedures. Ability to learn and operate all communication equipment.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory work performance and attendance record.

Responsibilities:

• This is a uniformed and armed police position charged with enforcing state/local laws and the rules of the university.
• Patrols the campus in a marked unit.
• Responds to emergency calls for service.
• Arrest and issue citations as necessary.
• Provide backup assistance when dispatched.
• Provide first aid, scene control and/or coordination between backup units, ambulance and hospitals.
• Respond to and investigate complaints as received or as department requires.
• Testify at court and subsequent hearings.
• Serve subpoenas and warrants as requested.
• Revise and update all complaint reports and perform further actions as appropriate. Keep supervisor informed of progress.
• Provide surveillance of campus environment and report any unusual and/or unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for the safety and protection of the campus community, its personnel and property.
• Provide parking and crowd control at campus events.
• Act as a liaison between campus community and area law enforcement agencies.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of all equipment issued by the department.
• Willingness to exhibit proper attitude and demeanor to establish and maintain good public relations.
• Attend and complete by demonstrating proficiency all required in-service training programs which includes Medical First Responder training and certification.
• Performs other similar and related duties as directed by supervisor.

How to Apply:

Please submit an application with your cover letter and resume. Applications missing required documents will not be considered. You may add additional required documents during the application process. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Captain Kourosh Khatir at 616-331-3255 or [email protected]. If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. 

Application Deadline:

Application closes Thursday, October 22, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.