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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce the laws and ordinances of the City of Oak Park and the laws of the State of Michigan.
• Operate motorized public safety equipment in assigned areas.
• Investigate accidents, administer first-aid and arrange for transportation of injured persons.
• May act as a school crossing guard as required.
• Respond to department call in case of emergency.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Must meet the employment for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers, published by the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council.
• Must pass FIT exam per Federal OSHA standard.
• Must be able to successfully complete the basic Fire Training curriculum at a Firefighter’s Training Council-approved school.
• Must be able to successfully attain a Firefighter II Certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Candidate must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Valid Michigan Operator’s License and have an acceptable driving record
• Successful completion of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university

OR Four years of active-duty military experience

OR Two years as a Certified Police Officer, Certified Firefighter I & II, or Certified Corrections Officer

PREFERRED: Michigan Certified Police Officer, Firefighter I & II, Medical First Responder, or a combination of all three certifications.