Required Education and Experience
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified or certifiable required. A bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred, and an Associate's Degree or two years of military service in an equivalent field is acceptable. Candidate must be 21 years of age and possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
Experience: Must have effective written and verbal skills, composure during stressful situations, and must be able to communicate at a high degree of effectiveness and understanding. Must be knowledgeable with a computer, including keyboarding, word processing, and database data entry. Must be able to wear and operate respiratory protection devices. Must be able to apply self-defense and other responses to resistance procedures for dealing with hostile or violent persons. Upon hire, must be able to certify as a LEIN user, First Aid, CPR, and AED. Must pass a physical and psychological examination, drug screen, TSA-mandated ten-year fingerprint check, and thorough background investigation.
Any individual with a felony conviction, a pending felony or misdemeanor charge, a domestic violence conviction, or an outstanding warrant is ineligible for consideration for employment.
Hiring Bonus Eligibility:
- Applicants currently licensed through MCOLES and hired during the eligibility period will receive an initial $5,000 payment after completing their Field Training program. The remaining $5,000 will be paid upon completing their probationary period.
Disqualifiers:
- Anyone who does not successfully complete their Field Training program and 1-year probationary status in the Operations Division will not receive their second $5,000.00 hiring bonus.
VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
