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April 22, 2022
The South Lyon Police Department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for possible future considerations. The minimum requirements and qualifications are: Citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, no criminal record, acceptable driving record, free from any physical or mental impairments that would prevent the applicant from performing all of the normal duties required of a Police Officer, successful completion of a Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Police Academy, successful completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent number of college credit hours (60 hours minimum.) We will also accept two years of military experience in lieu of college credit hours. Applications and authorization release forms can be found on our website at: www.southlyonmi.org/departments/police_department/jobs.php
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements and qualifications of this position and must submit the notarized Release Authorization Form and fully completed application packet.
Starting hourly wage for a South Lyon Police Officer is $25.55. The City of South Lyon's benefits package includes medical and dental insurance as well as a defined contribution retirement system through MERS.
All applications must be submitted by US Mail, another delivery service, or in-person to the following address:
Attn: Lt. Baaki
South Lyon Police Department
219 Whipple St.
South Lyon, MI 48178
Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Lt. Doug Baaki at 248-437-4193.
The City of South Lyon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
