What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS?
The City of Sterling Heights is currently seeking Police Officers!
- Pay starting at $53,139 (2023 first step rate), with six month step increases to $91,590 (2023 last step rate)
- Candidates with prior law enforcement experience as a MCOLES certified officer are eligible to receive an increased starting salary!
- Pay increases every six months AND annually on July 1st!
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal time off schedule.
- Paid 100 Holiday hours annually.
- Premium healthcare coverage for employee and their dependents with no premium share!
- Dental and Disability Benefits at no cost!
- Vision benefits at a very low premium.
- Pension plan with a 2.5% multiplier!
- Clothing allowance, longevity pay
- …and so much more!
Click HERE to view the full job posting, position requirements, and benefits summary!
To be considered for the Police Officer position, candidates must follow the below application and selection process:
Applicants must first create a profile and then register and take the written exam to be administered by Empco Inc. Go to Empco’s website at https://www.empco.net/testing to register for the written exam and pay the exam fee. Applicants must complete the online profile and have a current score as of Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Applicants with a current score of 75% or above on the written Empco examination as of Sunday, October 1, 2023 will be considered and must also complete an employment application by Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and turn in a completed application by the deadline will be invited by Sterling Heights to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must score 70% or better to pass the oral examination. A one-year eligibility list will then be formulated based on the average of the written and oral scores.
Applicants must successfully pass the character background check, psychological examination, drug test and physical examination administered by or directed by the City of Sterling Heights. The City of Sterling Heights is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex or marital status. Equal Opportunity Employer M\F\D
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Salary : $53,139 - $91,590