Kalamazoo-

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will open the application process for the position of “Public Safety Officer” on Monday, November 2, 2020. The application process will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020.

Application:

Applications may be submitted online between 11/2/20 and 11/20/20 at the following websites:

1- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kalamazoomi

2- www.kalamazoopublicsafety.org

KDPS’ hiring process includes an application, a written test, a physical agility test, a background investigation and several interviews throughout the process. If these steps are successfully completed, it is anticipated that an offer of employment will be given in May 2021.

Qualifications:

To be considered for employment, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license, and be 21 years old at time of appointment (May 2021). Applicants will also be required to pass a written and physical test and undergo an extensive background investigation. Applicants are not required to be MCOLES (police) certified to apply. KDPS desires candidates with integrity, a strong work ethic, and a desire to serve our Kalamazoo community.

Benefits:

KDPS officers are cross-trained as police officers, firefighters, and medical first responders. They respond to calls for police, fire, and medical emergencies, along with performing other duties, within the City of Kalamazoo. Applicants do not need to have prior police or fire certifications to be considered, as KDPS will sponsor them through the police academy and provide fire training, if needed. A training wage may apply to those who need to attend the police academy. Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, a Spanish language bonus, veteran on-the-job training education benefits, a defined benefit pension plan and the federal direct student loan forgiveness program.

Additionally, KDPS offers lateral transfers for current police officers (MCOLES certified/ certifiable). Police officers currently employed full-time and in good standing with another police agency have the opportunity to laterally transfer up to three (3) years of police experience in regard to the current wage scale. This lateral transfer would significantly increase starting wages for eligible new hires.

Advancement Opportunities:

There are multiple career advancement opportunities for Public Safety Officers to include the positions of: Detective, Canine Handler, Community Policing Officer, Narcotics Investigator, Crime Lab Technician, SWAT, Bomb Squad, Honor Guard, and Command Officer.

Information about KDPS is available at www.kalamazoopublicsafety.org and questions can be submitted through the “Contact” link at the top of the Home Page.

By authority of: Executive Lieutenant Danielle Guilds

Date:  October 14, 2020

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

 Media Contact: Danielle Guilds, Inspector (269) 337-8270

Kalamazoo, MI:

Effective at 8:00 am on Monday, June 15, 2020, Kalamazoo Public Safety will re-open its Headquarters to the general public for select services. COVID-19 precautions will be implemented during the re-opening. Walk-In Services will resume normal business hours; however, the Records Bureau will be implementing adjusted working hours. The adjusted working hours for the Records Bureau are:

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am until 3:00 pm • Wednesday: 10:00 am until 4:00 pm • Friday: 9:00 am until 1:00 pm

The City of Kalamazoo has put additional COVID-19 related precautions in place for all buildings opening to the public:

• All buildings and offices will have PPE for staff and the public. • The public will be required to wear a face covering per the Governor’s Executive Order. • Social distancing is required in common areas such as the lobby. • Extra cleaning and sanitizing will occur.

The following service(s) will remain unavailable/closed:

Walk-In Arrests: Walk-in arrests will not be available until further notice.

Fingerprints Orders/Requests: Fingerprint service will not be available until further notice.

The following select services will be available on June 15, 2020:

KDPS Headquarters Walk-In Services

Walk-In Crime Reporting: Walk-in crime reporting will resume during normal business hours. Residents are still encouraged to use online reporting for select crimes through the “Report a Crime” link on our website www.kalamazoopublicsafety.org or to contact the Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority (KCCDA) for non-emergency incidents at 269.488.8911. If preferred, citizens can advise the dispatch call-taker that they would like phone contact with an officer as opposed to in-person reporting if possible.

Red Med Box: The Red Med Box will be available for drop-off during normal business hours.

Sex Offender Registration and Payments: Walk-in sex offender registration will be available during normal business hours. Payments will be available only during the Records Bureau adjusted working hours.

Property Release: The evidence/property room will evaluate property releases on a case-by-case basis. Please contact 269.337.8130 to speak with an evidence custodian if a property release is needed.

Records Bureau

Traffic Crash Reports: Traffic crash report requests will be handled during the adjusted working hours. Crash reports are still available at www.ecrash.lexisnexis.com. There will be a fee to access your report online. Additionally, the user must provide the KDPS police report number when accessing this information online.

Police Report Requests (non-traffic crashes): FOIA requests for police records will be handled during the adjusted working hours. FOIA requests can still be submitted online at www.kalamazoopublicsafety.org by clicking on the “Resources” and “Freedom of Information Act” tabs. The user must make an account and request a report.

Parking Ticket Payments: Parking ticket payments will be accepted and processed during the adjusted working hours. Parking tickets may still be paid online at www.parkingticketpayment.com/kalamazoo.

Pistol Purchase Permits: Licenses to purchase a pistol will be available during the adjusted working hours.

Gun Permits: Gun permits may be dropped off during the adjusted working hours. Gun permits can still be mailed to Public Safety.

Background Checks: Local background checks will resume during the adjusted working hours. Background checks are still available at www.michigan.gov/ICHAT. There will be a fee to utilize this service. I/Chat will check the entire State of Michigan.

By authority of: XO Danielle Guilds