Police Officer

Position Summary
The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS) is a full-service law enforcement agency serving one of the largest and most dynamic college campuses in the nation, where proactive policing, community engagement, and readiness for critical incidents are core to our mission.

MSU police officers provide a wide range of services, including patrol, investigations, K9 operations, community policing, bicycle patrol, special event policing, and emergency preparedness and response. Officers also have opportunities to serve on regional specialty teams, including the Ingham Regional Special Response Team, Ingham Regional Crisis Negotiation Team, Ingham Regional Crash Investigation Team, and other specialized task force assignments and training cadres.

Position Duties

This is a sworn law enforcement position responsible for protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Officers perform a varie...