Job Details

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
?    Age 20 or older by the closing date for testing, which is May 16, 2025.
?    Possess a valid license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan with a good driving record.
?    United States citizen.
?    Must possess normal visual functions in each eye.  Possess 20/20 corrected vision in each eye.  Possess normal color vision.
?    Must pass a physical examination including drug screening and a psychological evaluation within the guidelines established by the City, as modified by current law.
?    No felony convictions.
?    Must pass a background investigation.

Written exam:
?    Must pass the written test administered through EMPCO Inc. within the past year with a score of 80 percent or higher, and the oral interview with a score of 80 percent or higher.  The written exam is worth 70% and oral interview is worth 30% of your total score
?    Applicants must create a profile, register and take the written exam to be administered by EMPCO Inc. Go to https://www.empco.net/testing to create a profile, register for the written exam and pay the exam fee.  Applicants must complete the online profile and take the written exam by May 16, 2025. 
?    Upon successful completion of the FTO program, new hires will be reimbursed for the cost of the EMPCO, Inc pre-employment exam not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). 

Experience Requirements:
?    Current police officer –OR- MCOLES certifiable (completed Police Academy) –OR- currently enrolled in an MCOLES certified police academy–OR- have passed the MCOLES reading/writing and physical agility tests.

Educational Requirements:
?    High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
?    Two (2) preference points will be added to a passing composite score of 80 percent at the time the eligibility list is certified for a Bachelor’ Degree or Higher Education in any field.
?    One (1) preference point will be added to a passing composite score of 80 percent at the time the eligibility list is certified for an Associate’s degree in any field. 
?    Verified by original sealed transcript.

For Military Preference Points:
?    One preference point will be added to a passing composite score of 80 percent at the time the eligibility list is certified for veteran’s preference, for three (3) years active military experience with an honorable discharge or a minimum of four (4) years military reserve experience with an honorable discharge or proof of honorable service. You must provide an ORIGINAL Form DD214 or NGB22 to qualify.