Police Officer Entry Level Full Time

Job Description:

Police Officer
Entry Level
Full-Time
Starting Annual Base Wages:  $44,492.30

 
HOW TO APPLY:
The City of Allen Park is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.  Interested and qualified applicants are required to apply at the City of Allen Park, City Clerk’s Office, 15915 Southfield Rd., Allen Park MI 48101.  Applications are available Mon. - Fri. 8:30AM to 4:30PM, or online at https://www.cityofallenpark.org/Services-Departments/Human-Resources-and-Risk-Management/Employment.aspx.
EMPCO Inc. has been contracted to facilitate the written examination process.  Qualified candidates who pass the written examination will be contacted to continue in the application process.
STEPS:

1. Register online at www.empco.net and schedule to take the Entry Level Law Enforcement test at www.empco.net/testing.  The testing must be prior to application.  Only applicants who have scored 75 or higher on the test will receive further consideration for employment.
2. Possess a valid driver’s license (with no more than 6 points accumulated on driving record at any given time and no current or prior license suspensions).
3. Possess a High School Graduation Diploma or a passing General Education Development (GED) Test Certificate.
4. Possess a current certificate of successful completion of the “M.C.O.L.E.S. Pre-employment Physical Agility and Reading/Writing Skills Test”.
5. Possess a current M.C.O.L.E.S certification.
6. Note the following:
   1. Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and a citizen of the United States.
   2. Applicant must maintain M.C.O.L.E.S. certification for the duration of the established 2-year eligibility roster.
   3. Applicant must conform to employment standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.).
   4. Applicants must successfully pass an Oral Board Panel Interview.
   5. Applicants must possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment and personal traits and integrity.
   6. Applicants must successfully pass a Police Chief’s Interview.
   7. Consideration will be given to all law violations, including traffic and conservation law convictions, as indicating a lack of good character.

BASIC PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Vision:   Correctable to 20/20.
Physical/Mental:  Applicants must be free of any physical or mental defects as determined by a comprehensive physical examination and psychological testing meeting the standards established by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.).
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Entry Level for contract year 7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021:   $44,492.30
 

1. Salary Steps by years of service, effective 7/1/20:

1. 0-1: $44,492.30
2. 1-2:  $48,604.25
3. 2-3:  $52,717.25
4. 3-4:  $56,828.15
5. 4-5:  $60,940.10
6. 5+:   $65,049.96

 

2. Additional Compensation:

1. Shift Differential
2. Off-Duty Court Appearances
3. Uniform Allowance
4. Cleaning Allowance
5. Gun Allowance

 

3. Benefits:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
2. Life Insurance
3. Vacation Days
4. Sick Days
5. Personal Days
6. Holiday Pay
7. Defined Benefit Pension Plan
8. Health Retirement Savings Plan
9. Tuition Reimbursement
10. 457b Deferred Compensation Plan (an optional voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan)

Job Compensation

$44,492.30– $65,049.96

How To Apply

The City of Allen Park is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.  Interested and qualified applicants are required to apply at the City of Allen Park, City Clerk’s Office, 15915 Southfield Rd., Allen Park MI 48101.  Applications are available Mon. - Fri. 8:30AM to 4:30PM, or online at https://www.cityofallenpark.org/Services-Departments/Human-Resources-and-Risk-Management/Employment.aspx.
 

Employment Application

Closing Date

Until Positions are Filled

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