| Position Title: |
Part-time Professional (Criminal Justice) |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
34800 - Criminal Justice
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| Advertised Salary: |
$45.00 per hour |
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| FLSA: |
Non-Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Temporary |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Part-Time |
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| Union Group: |
N/A |
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| Term of Position: |
Less than 9 month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
At Will |
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| Summary of Position: |
Assist with precision driving course as instructed by academy faculty. Will assist with training maneuvers for Law Enforcement Academy recruits.
The start date of this position is July 13, 2026 |
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| Position Type: |
Staff |
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| Required Education: |
Certified Police Officer |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Minimum of five years of police experience in the United States. Minimum of two years as a driving instructor at a police academy or an in-service training class. |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
Must have completed a recognized Police Precision Instructor Driving Program.
Must have a valid United States Driver's License. |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Driving
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Assist with the precision driving course as instructed by the Criminal Justice Faculty. Will assist with training maneuvers for Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy Students.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Certification/License
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| Optional Documents: |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Certification (REQUIRED). Applicants must attach a copy of Certified Police Officer certification, as well as a copy of Precision Driving Instructor certification.
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Initial Application Review Date:
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June 1, 2026 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
No |
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Posting Close Date:
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May 31, 2026 |
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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