Garden City Police Department: Police Officer/Entry Level Opening Date: 01/04/2022 Closing Date: Until Filled

CONTACT PERSON: Lieutenant Billy Smith
TELEPHONE: 734-793-1746 
EMAIL: Smithb@gardencitymi.org
WEBSITE: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gardencitymi

The City of Garden City is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time entry-level Police Officer. The City of Garden City is a 5.86 square mile city located in Western Wayne County. The department consists of 36 sworn officers.

Here is a list of some of the benefits provided by the Garden City Police Department:

• Annual salary $49,338.74 - $71,623.00
• Yearly uniform allowance of $975
• Yearly firearm proficiency allowance of $1,000
• Yearly longevity pay - based on number of years of service - increases every year of employment
• Substantial pension at 25 years of service with a 2.5 multiplier thru M.E.R.S
• 2% COLA (cost of living) increase yearly once in retirement for the life of the retiree
• Additional overtime assignments available year round
• Full medical coverage for officer and dependents
• Tuition reimbursement for course study applicable to law enforcement profession up to a Masters Degree
• 12 hour shift schedule for patrol officers - every other weekend is a three day weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off)
• Vacation time up to 216 hrs a year - based on number of years of service
• Financially stable community
• Employees must reside within a 20 mile radius of Garden City. New employees must reside within this radius within one year of employment with the City.

Various bureaus and positions available at Garden City Police Department:

• Patrol division
• Detective Bureau
• Command division
• K9 officer
• Community Resource Officer (CRO)
• School Resource officer (SRO)
• Undercover investigations assignments (DEA), (MNET), (WW Auto Theft)
• GCPD staffed Search Warrant Team (SOG)
• Multijurisdictional SWAT team assignment covering 150+ miles between various member agencies
• Commercial Traffic Officer
• Aerial Vehicle Officer
• …and more…

All applicants are required to complete an electronic application located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gardencitymi and take a test for this position, go to www.empco.net/ and follow the instructions. You must complete the application and pass the EMPCO test before you are considered for an interview. Applications are being accepted until all positions are filled.