Departmental Manager 15 - PDB / MCOLES /Licensing and Compliance SectionPrint ( Manager 15 - PDB / MCOLES /Licensing and Compliance SectionSalary$38.39 - $56.79 HourlyLocationLansing, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number5501-24154-JGDepartmentState PoliceOpening Date10/25/2024Closing Date11/10/2024 11:59 PM EasternBargaining UnitNON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)DescriptionBenefitsQuestionsJob DescriptionThis position is responsible for the personnel management and program support of the Licensing and Compliance Section. These activities support all law enforcement agencies located and operating within the State of Michigan. The position oversee two units, the Licensing and Investigations Unit as well as the Standards Compliance Unit. This position ensures licensing standards are adhered by those seeking licensure as a law enforcement officer in the State of Michigan. This position will also evaluate and provide overall oversite of all academy contracts and operations as well as recommend modifications to ensure compliance to Public Act 203. This position is the expert in the Licensing and Compliance Section and works with stakeholders, governmental agencies, to ensure licensing and compliance standards are adhered to. This position functions as a second-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area. This position performs all duties in a bias free manner.Position Description ( Education and ExperienceEducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major.ExperienceFour years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.Additional Requirements and InformationThis position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.Special Requirements, Licenses, and CertificationsAlternative experience qualifications of nonprofessional experience, previously identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service, will be accepted as a substitute for the required classified, professional experience for the classification. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals appointed must possess the department-specific alternative experience for positions within that agency only.View the entire job specification at: you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( for the agency that posted this position vacancy.State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.More details on benefits for our new hires are below:Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information ( to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.Updated: 2/28/2401DEPTMGR - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service.YesNo02DEPTMGR2-4 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level?YesNo03MSPCRIMHST - Please check all that apply.Convicted of a felony (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)Convicted of a misdemeanor (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)Felony criminal charges are pending (please explain below)None04MSPCRIMHST1 - If "Yes," please describe each with the respective date, offense, location, and disposition. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.05MSPNEP - Please review theAnti-Nepotism Policy ( . For this selection, is there a potential to violate the policy?YesNo06MSPNEP1 - If you responded yes to potentially violating theAnti-Nepotism Policy ( , please provide the name and relationship of the individual. If none, please respond N/A.07How many years of experience do you have managing programs?No1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than 5 years08Describe in detail your experience leading and coordinating multiple timelines to meet overall program milestones. If none, enter N/A.09Describe in detail your experience managing the flow of communication for critical program analysis, information, and outcomes. background investigations? If none, enter N/A10Describe in detail your experience linking separate projects into a shared organizational goal or program. If none, enter N/A11How many years of experience do you have developing or implementing quality assurance processes and procedures.None1 - 3 years3 - 5 yearsMore than 5 years12How many years of experience do you have supervising the implementation and evaluation of procedures designed to identify and minimize risks?None1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than 5 years13Describe in detail your experience supervising the implementation and evaluation of procedures designed to identify and minimize risks and improve overall quality. If none, enter N/A14How many years of experience do you have supervising in a complex working environment whose work impacts the health, safety, and welfare of the public?None1 - 3 years3 - 5 yearsMore than 5 years15MCOLES is responsible for the law enforcement licensing process. Describe in detail your understanding and managerial experience with the law enforcement licensing process, to include the administration of laws, rules and policies. If none, enter N/A16How many years of experience do you have supervising administrative investigations or management inquires?None1 - 3 years3 - 5 yearsMore than 5 years17Describe in detail your experience supervising administrative investigations or management inquires? If none, enter N/A.18MSPDOCS - Have you attached all of the following required documents within the attachments section of your application?Cover letter/memoResumeOfficial Transcript (if applicable)Failure to attach the required documents to your application will result in your application being screened out.YesNoRequired QuestionAgencyState of MichiganDepartmentState Harris DriveDimondale, Michigan, 48821Phone517-284-3175Website verify your email addressVerify Email