Job Description

The Ann Arbor Police Department is a full-service department with many services and divisions. These include a detective section, traffic services unit, K9, motorcycle and bicycle patrols, as well as a community engagement unit that includes many programs and opportunities to volunteer and ​​get involved. Our service specialist staff help both the sworn staff and community through various duties within the department, including taking reports at the front desk and assisting with traffic control at large events. The Ann Arbor Police Department is committed to a community-oriented policing philosophy and strives for a high level of community engagement. We embrace the values of continual learning, working collaboratively with the community and city, recognizing our successes, and being a team, while prioritizing impartiality and fairness in all circumstances.

The Vision of the Ann Arbor Police Department is to be a national model for earning trust within the community, safeguarding life, and promoting public safety through community policing.

Schedule: Working the police front-desk Monday through Friday, hours to be set by management as needed.

Starting Hourly Rate: $29.58

After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.

This position is represented by the Police Service Specialist (PSS) union. For more information reference the PSS collective bargaining agreement: Collective Bargaining Agreements

Benefits offered for this opportunity: PSS Benefit Summary

The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

To perform various support work assisting Police Services personnel and the Ann Arbor community for which independent sworn police officer authority is not required. Duties are assigned by supervisory personnel and may entail multiple work assignments.

Education, Training and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Education, Training and Experience Preferred:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice or a related field.

The following Certifications / Designations may be required or obtained in order to perform some of the duties of this position:

• LEIN Certification
• Crime Prevention Designation
• Notary Public
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License

View Additional Requirements and Information at: Police Service Specialist Job Description