- Possess an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university including the successful completion of a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice; OR
Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Educational Development (GED) test; AND;
Have a minimum of two (2) years as a police or law enforcement officer.
2. Be certified or currently certifiable as a law enforcement officer following successful completion of the training requirements established by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.)
A. Special Requirements
At the time of application the applicant must:
Be a bona fide resident of the State of Michigan for one (1) year prior to time of appointment;
Possess good moral character as determined by a comprehensive background evaluation;
Be a citizen of the United States; Be bondable;
Possess a valid Michigan driver's license and have a good driving record;
Be in good physical condition, including normal visual functions and acuity in each eye correctable to 20/20.
Have not been convicted of:
a. A felony conviction.
b. Three (3) moving violations in the 24 months prior to application.
*c. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
d. Two (2) or more violations or reckless driving or one (1) of reckless driving accompanied by aggravating circumstances.
*e. Loss of driving privilege through suspension or revocation of any driving license.
f. Any conviction for moving violations, accidents, non-moving violations, or violation of other laws which indicates a poor driving attitude or habits, or lack of respect for the law.
*Note: A conviction of this type of offense may not be automatically disqualifying if the conviction(s) occurred when the applicant was between 17 and 20 years of age, and at least five (5) years have passed with no further convictions.
