KALAMAZOO (WKZO) — Do you want to be a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer?
The KDPS is looking for a few good men and women with the basic requirements to train for one of the most unique Public Safety Departments in the nation.
Not only will you be expected to do police work, you will also serve as a firefighter and a medical first responder.
You have until Friday to apply online only. No need for fire or police certification.
They will train you if you are Public Safety material.
Complete press release is below:
Date: January 5, 2015Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy, Ste A. Kalamazoo, MI 49001Kalamazoo Public Safety is hiring Public Safety OfficersKalamazoo, MI:The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is hiring Public Safety Officers. Requirements include, but are not limited to: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, at least 21 years old at time of appointment, 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes, valid driver’s license, and written and physical agility tests.Applications, online only, will be accepted through this Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Go to www.kalamazoocity.org, click on “Apply For,” then “Employment Opportunities: to get to the posting. The written test will take place on Jan. 17, by invitation only.Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers are cross trained as police officers, firefighters, and medical first responders. They respond to calls for police, fire, and medical emergencies, along with other duties.Advancement/additional opportunities include, but are not limited to: Detective, Canine Handler, Community Policing Officer, Narcotics Investigator, Crime Lab Technician, SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, Honor Guard, and Command Officer.New hires start at $18.76 an hour. Those who have already received their firefighter certifications start at $20.62 an hour. Applicants do not need to have prior police or fire certifications to be hired on; KDPS will sponsor them through the police academy, and provide fire training, if needed.KDPS will give strong consideration to applicants from the city of Kalamazoo, and/or to applicants who have lived, worked, or have been educated in urban/diverse environments.Info about KDPS may be obtained at www.kalamazoopublicsafety.org and questions can be submitted through the “Contact” link at the top of the Home Page.By authority of: Stacey Randolph, Executive Lieutenant####
