Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer

Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer

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Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer

Salary

$52,000.00 Annually

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

122222

Department

Michigan State Senate

Opening Date

10/16/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Description

Benefits

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of the Senate Business Office and supervised by the Sergeant at Arms/Chief of Police and the Asst. Sergeant at Arms/Lieutenants, the Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer is an MCOLES certified Police Officer for the Michigan Senate Police Department (MSPD). The Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer provides safety and security for Senators, staff, and visitors of the Senate in and around the Michigan State Capitol building and all other Senate office buildings; attends sessions of the Senate, committee meetings, and other Senate events providing security and related services as needed or assigned. The Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer primary focus is on public relations, Senate Committee room coverage, routine patrol of Senate buildings and providing emergency response as needed. The Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer Public Safety will cross-train and job-rotate with the Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer Operations team to assure complete coverage of each post and assignment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Greets Senators, staff, and members of the public; monitors visitor access of entrances and exits to prevent unauthorized persons from entering secured areas of the Capitol and Senate buildings

Serves as the primary point of contact for visitors to the Senate, providing information, directions and assistance to visitors of the Binsfeld building and the Boji Tower

Guards and patrols Senate areas of the Capitol Building, Boji Tower, and Binsfeld Office Building and Townsend Parking Ramp, maintaining a professional and proactive security presence

Conducts Weapon Detection Screening at the Binsfeld Office Building and State Capitol

Maintains MSPD floor plans for all Senate offices and buildings

Conducts safety and security inspections of the Senate Chamber, gallery, and committee rooms in preparation for Senate sessions and committee meetings

Secures the Senate Chamber in the event of a Call of the Senate

Attends Senate sessions and committee meetings, ensuring safety, order, and compliance with Senate Rules and instructions of the presiding officer and committee chair

Responds to criminal and other complaints and calls for service from Senators or staff, and may conduct sensitive investigations upon complaints regarding potential criminal activity or threats

Resolves matters with Senate offices; informs Sergeant at Arms/Chief of Police and Asst. Sergeant at Arms/Deputy Chief of Police of activities and problems

Maintains a log of security incidents and prepares detailed written reports as required

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responds to duress signals, alarms or indications an incident may be a medical emergency, fire emergency, active shooter event, workplace violence, bomb threat, or other incident regarding the safety and security of Senators, staff, or visitors

Creates and issues appropriate identification and access credentials to Senate employees, members of the media, and other frequent visitors of the Senate utilizing MSPD operated credential and visitor management systems and procedures

Monitors video equipment, duress and fire alarms, and responds per MSPD protocols; dispatches officers on call for service

Stores and retrieves video footage for MSPD evidentiary purposes

Monitors radio frequencies and traffic, including LPD, MSP, House PD

Acts as the primary contact for the MSPD; receives calls and directs to appropriate personnel

Provides notification of emergency incidents that lead to activation; maintains situational awareness through information monitored via the Operations Center Network, and other outlets

Tests and monitors all Senate alarm systems; duress buttons, AED alarms, Binsfeld Office Building door alarms, fire alarms

Attends ongoing training for first aid, CPR, AED, and oxygen administration

Escorts Senators and staff to nearby parking areas upon request

Ensures adequate MSPD supply and equipment levels are maintained in all Senate buildings

Attends ongoing training and maintains proficiency with MSPD issued weapons per MCOLES standards and strictly adheres to all laws, rules, and policies applicable to the use of firearms

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of the Senate Business Office and the Chief of Police

Required Education and Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum of five years professional law enforcement work experience

MCOLES certification as a Police Officer or eligible for certification reinstatement required

Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED preferred

Other combinations of education and experience evaluated on an individual basis

Alternate Education and Experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Ability to walk, stand, sit, and remain attentive for extended periods of time

Ability to participate in physical training, such as defensive tactics and firearms qualifications

Extensive knowledge of law enforcement and security functions and procedures

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operations systems

Ability to comprehend and apply applicable Senate Rules, policies, regulations, and guidelines

Ability to work long hours, when necessary, in a fast-paced environment

Ability to balance authority with diplomacy and maintain a positive working relationship with others, including elected officials, staff members, and the general public

Ability to use, or to be trained to use, equipment related to the duties of the position, including

firearms, two-way radios, telephones, basic computer programs and specialized electronic security systems including access control and video monitoring systems

Knowledge of building security access control, video monitoring, and visitor management systems

Ability to work outside of prescribed hours when necessary

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Ability to work in a professional and nonpartisan manner

Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with legislators and other elected officials, staff, vendors, and other agencies

Additional Requirements and Information

This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all of the duties required of this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and the listed duties are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

STATUS: Salaried, with a standard benefit package

SALARY: Starting at $52,000

GOVERNING CAUCUS: Nonpartisan

This is a non-civil service, at-will position.

Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

PO Box 30036

Lansing, MI 48909

Email:resume@senate.michigan.gov

The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at 517-373-1675.

The Michigan Senate employment benefits include an array of options from health insurance to retirement programs. This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are offered by the Michigan Senate.

Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include medical, dental, vision and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.

Leave Time

Full time/salaried employees receive 16 hours of personal time upon hire and accrue 8 hours of leave time per pay period.

Holidays

State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). The employee decides the amount deducted from their paycheck.

Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 5%).

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Michigan State Senate

Address

resume@senate.michigan.gov

P.O. Box 30036

Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7536

Website

https://senate.michigan.gov/employment/

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