What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Madison Heights, MI?
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!!!!
Join the Madison Heights Police Department
Looking for hard working, dedicated Police Officers to continue the City's commitment to excellence!
TOP PAY WITH TOTAL COMPENSATION: $84,533 (July 1, 2024)
$2,500 SIGNING BONUS
TOP PAY AFTER 12 MONTHS FOR EVERYONE!
(And accelerated starting wages for Police Officers with prior experience!)
Plus competitive benefits for everyone
Bonuses included in Total Compensation:
Annual Uniform allowance
Annual Weapons Proficiency Allowance
Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Annual Holiday Bonus
Pension/Retirement:
Defined Benefit Pension System with a 2.5% multiplier
4% towards HCSP
Age 52 with 25 years of service
Leave Time:
Up to 200 hours paid vacation per year
Up to 64 hours paid personal leave per year
Up to 96 hours sick leave accrued per year
Up to 104 hours SAT time accrued per year
Other Great Benefits:
12 Hour Shifts
Ample opportunities for overtime
Holiday pay for holidays worked
External wear body armor provided
Departmental policy allowing tattoos and well-groomed beards
Opportunity to work in numerous specialized units and assignments such as Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Narcotics Enforcement Teams (NET), FBI Task Force, Detective Bureau, Evidence Technician, K-9 Unit, Motor Unit, Bicycle Patrol Unit, Field Training Officer
Education incentive
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance OR annual opt out incentive
Free on-campus primary care health services and free generic prescriptions
What do you need to apply? Check it out:
Minimum Age 18
Valid Driver"s License
Must not have six or more active points on driving record
Able to successfully pass a post-offer departmental criminal, civil and background investigation to the satisfaction of the department
Able to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment physical and drug screen, and psychological examination
An employee in this class, upon employment, will be required to enter into and successfully complete all necessary training, including in-service training with Madison Heights Police Department and other schools to which the employee may be assigned. All employees shall receive such further training as shall be deemed necessary by the Madison Heights Police Department or mandated by the State of Michigan or United States Government
Additional requirements that are desired (not required for application but required at time of hire) are:
EMPCO registration and completed police officer written exam within one year of application date (may complete exam after application to City but must pass exam before hire)
Minimum Associate"s Degree or higher, sixty (60) credit hours from a fully accredited college or university, OR honorable discharge from one of the United States Military Service Branches, OR minimum 3 years prior experience as a Police Officer at a qualifying Department
Police Academy graduation, unless sponsored by the City
Compliance with all of the Employment Standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers established by MCOLES
Preference will be given to those candidates who have graduated from the Police Academy and who are compliant with MCOLES standards. Highest preference will be given to those candidates who possess all desired qualifications and who are current sworn officers with no previous disciplinary issues.
All candidates will be required to interview with the Police Chief and/or an interview panel of his choosing before a conditional job offer is made.
Click here for a complete job description - be sure to upload licenses/certifications/proof of education or military discharge with your application!
Madison Heights Residency is NOT Required.
I-9 must be completed at time of hire for submittal to E-Verify
EOE
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!!!!
Join the Madison Heights Police Department
Looking for hard working, dedicated Police Officers to continue the City's commitment to excellence!
TOP PAY WITH TOTAL COMPENSATION: $84,533 (July 1, 2024)
$2,500 SIGNING BONUS
TOP PAY AFTER 12 MONTHS FOR EVERYONE!
(And accelerated starting wages for Police Officers with prior experience!)
Plus competitive benefits for everyone
Bonuses included in Total Compensation:
Annual Uniform allowance
Annual Weapons Proficiency Allowance
Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Annual Holiday Bonus
Pension/Retirement:
Defined Benefit Pension System with a 2.5% multiplier
4% towards HCSP
Age 52 with 25 years of service
Leave Time:
Up to 200 hours paid vacation per year
Up to 64 hours paid personal leave per year
Up to 96 hours sick leave accrued per year
Up to 104 hours SAT time accrued per year
Other Great Benefits:
12 Hour Shifts
Ample opportunities for overtime
Holiday pay for holidays worked
External wear body armor provided
Departmental policy allowing tattoos and well-groomed beards
Opportunity to work in numerous specialized units and assignments such as Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Narcotics Enforcement Teams (NET), FBI Task Force, Detective Bureau, Evidence Technician, K-9 Unit, Motor Unit, Bicycle Patrol Unit, Field Training Officer
Education incentive
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance OR annual opt out incentive
Free on-campus primary care health services and free generic prescriptions
What do you need to apply? Check it out:
Minimum Age 18
Valid Driver"s License
Must not have six or more active points on driving record
Able to successfully pass a post-offer departmental criminal, civil and background investigation to the satisfaction of the department
Able to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment physical and drug screen, and psychological examination
An employee in this class, upon employment, will be required to enter into and successfully complete all necessary training, including in-service training with Madison Heights Police Department and other schools to which the employee may be assigned. All employees shall receive such further training as shall be deemed necessary by the Madison Heights Police Department or mandated by the State of Michigan or United States Government
Additional requirements that are desired (not required for application but required at time of hire) are:
EMPCO registration and completed police officer written exam within one year of application date (may complete exam after application to City but must pass exam before hire)
Minimum Associate"s Degree or higher, sixty (60) credit hours from a fully accredited college or university, OR honorable discharge from one of the United States Military Service Branches, OR minimum 3 years prior experience as a Police Officer at a qualifying Department
Police Academy graduation, unless sponsored by the City
Compliance with all of the Employment Standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers established by MCOLES
Preference will be given to those candidates who have graduated from the Police Academy and who are compliant with MCOLES standards. Highest preference will be given to those candidates who possess all desired qualifications and who are current sworn officers with no previous disciplinary issues.
All candidates will be required to interview with the Police Chief and/or an interview panel of his choosing before a conditional job offer is made.
Click here for a complete job description - be sure to upload licenses/certifications/proof of education or military discharge with your application!
Madison Heights Residency is NOT Required.
I-9 must be completed at time of hire for submittal to E-Verify
EOE
Salary : $84,533
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