HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Safety Officer Job Description 03 2025CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
Reports to: Assigned to Public Safety or Police Command Officer, or Fire Command
Officer when dispatched to fire scenes and assigned to perform emergency fire
suppression activities.
Supervises: No supervisory responsibility
Position Summary: Maintains order, regulates traffic, protects life and property, provides
assistance for emergency medical calls and other emergency response activities, including
emergency fire suppression activities when dispatched to fire scenes to supplement the
-time firefighters on fire ground operations.
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position is required to perform the following essential functions with or
without reasonable accommodation.
• Patrols on foot, bicycle or in a radio equipped vehicle to prevent crime, fires and
other hazards, protect life and property, and enforce motor vehicle operation and
parking regulations.
• Answers calls for assistance and restores order. Investigates reports of criminal
activity.
• Issues violation notices for parking, speeding, ordinance, and other violations or
infractions, or arrests violators, when necessary, in accordance with applicable
laws.
• Assists in the apprehension of wanted persons. Guards prisoners and assumes
responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody.
• Searches for, collects and preserves evidence at crime scenes. Locates and
interviews victims and witnesses. Identifies suspects, obtains warrants and
exercises powers of arrest. Prepares cases for court and court testimony.
• Responds to calls for emergency medical assistance. Stabilizes patients using
established procedures, assists other emergency medical responders, and assists
ambulance personnel in accomplishing orderly and timely patient transport if
necessary.
• Responds to fire calls and functions when dispatched or otherwise assigned. In a
supplemental capacity and as directed by the Incident Commander, may drive fire
apparatus, operate pumps and equipment, lay hose and perform fire combat,
containment and suppression tactics.
• Participates in a wide variety of training classes and curriculum including firearms,
PPCT, crime and fire investigation, fire suppression techniques, emergency medical
response, hazardous materials response and other functions.
• Participates in public relations and education activities including, but not limited to,
crime prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, community policing,
community liaison, fire and hazard prevention, emergency medical assistance.
• Prepares and maintains reports of accidents, complaints, offenses, and other
incidents. Attends court proceedings as necessary to testify regarding criminal
investigations or traffic enforcement activities.
• Assists in developing pre-emptive action plans. Assists in developing plans for
emergency preparedness, hazardous communications and emergency
response. Assists owners and managers of facilities in the development of hazard
and crime prevention actions and plans.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of public safety facilities,
equipment, and grounds.
• Coordinates activities and exchanges information with other law enforcement
agencies and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administrator and
• Participates in joint training and simulated-event exercises with other City police
and fire personnel and public safety response personnel from other agencies.
• Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age and be a United States citizen. Must have a high school diploma,
GED or equivalent. A college degree from an accredited institution is evidence of
complying with the minimum standard. Must be Michigan Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified, certifiable, or successfully complete a
Michigan recognized police academy. Must be able to successfully complete a medical
exam, psychiatric exam and background exam;
• Ability to obtain the State of Michigan Firefighter I and II certification.
• Ability to obtain the State of Michigan Medical First Responder certification.
• ng record,
and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern law enforcement.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable in municipal police work and skill
in enforcing them in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to obtain, maintain and exercise knowledge of City ordinances and
processes for achieving code compliance.
• Ability to obtain, maintain and exercise knowledge of the basic rules of evidence
and other legal procedures applicable in the prosecution of crimes.
• Ability to obtain, maintain and exercise knowledge of modern firefighting methods
and techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain knowledge of geography, streets and facility
locations within the city.
• Ability to obtain, maintain and exercise the required skill in the operation of police
and fire vehicles and related apparatus.
• Ability to maintain poise and professionalism in stabilizing and treating emergency
patients and accident victims.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions when no assistance is available.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness and maintain
effective working relationships with the public, elected officials, community leaders,
victims, detainees and other professionals.
• Ability to react calmly to police, fire and other emergency situations and to follow
standard procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under stress in emergency and confrontational situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in
writing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
office setting to highly dangerous law enforcement and firefighting situations. Physical
demands, therefore, range from sitting in an office or vehicle to exercising the strength,
mobility, dexterity and stamina associated with apprehending criminals and suppressing
fires. The employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person and on the
telephone or radio, use sight to review documents and assess public safety scenes, and
must regularly travel to other locations.
The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and, on fire scenes, may be
exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals;
risk of electrical shock; explosives; vibration; and other highly dangerous situations. The
noise level in the work environment can range from quiet in the office to very loud in the
field.
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed in this job. They are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Revised: March 2025