Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for a *Staff Services Manager *in the Police Department.

Pay and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $63,300-$84,832, dependent on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the City of Kentwood offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 12% employer retirement plan contribution, 11 paid holidays, three personal days, 12 sick days and up to five weeks of vacation annually.

We're proud to be among the first municipal employers in West Michigan to offer a fully paid parental leave benefit. Our policy provides employees with four weeks of fully paid leave following birth, adoption or placement for adoption. Employees who give birth are eligible for an additional two weeks of leave for a total of six weeks fully paid.

We also offer competitive medical insurance with a 2% employee premium share, ranging from $8.64-$20 biweekly, as well as free telehealth visits. Employees enjoy no-cost dental insurance, vision coverage, a health savings account with an annual employer contribution ranging from $800 - $1,600, flexible spending account options and a generous retirement health savings plan. Additionally, we provide employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees and free access to an employee assistance program.

We cover the cost of job-related training, certifications and licenses to help our team members excel in their positions. Employees also enjoy free access to a fitness room and all employees receive a discount on City recreation programs and rentals.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Police Captain, main responsibilities for this role include developing administrative systems to ensure that the Kentwood Police Department is and remains compliant with the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) rules and regulations. This position performs various functions, including developing policies and procedures, maintaining records, and conducting administrative inspections and audits.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a related field and five years of experience.
• Three or more years of Police Administration and/or Supervisory experience.
• State of Michigan Driver's license.
• Property Room Supervision & FOIA training within 1st year of employment.
• Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) Accreditation Manager training within six months of employment.
• LEIN certification within six months of date of employment.

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