Lansing Township Police Department: Police Officer Closing Date: July 13, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Police Officer 
Department: Police Department
Position Type: Full Time 
Compensation: Minimum of $48,244.23, with possible credit for prior service
Compensation, 6-month Increase: Minimum of $50,132.66, with possible credit for prior service 

BENEFITS INCLUDE: 

• Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance, Township currently pays 84% of premium costs
• Vision insurance is fully paid by the Township
• Personal Time – Pro-rated at hire, then 36 hours each year
• Sick Time – 3 days at hire, then accrue 10 hours per month
• Vacation Time – 50 hours after 1 year of service
• Overtime and Comp Time available
• Holiday Pay – A maximum of $1,500.00 per year, pro-rated based on date of hire
• MERS defined benefit pension plan; Township contributes 9.5%
• Longevity pay after 5 years, and every 5 years up to 25 years of service
• Quarterly cleaning allowance
• Educational bonuses for college degrees
• $300 yearly physical fitness bonus
• POLC Representation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be 18 years of age
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be licensed by MCOLES standards or be eligible for licensing
• Must have Associates Degree or equivalent
• Have no felony convictions or other convictions which precludes you from possessing a firearm
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must have passed the MCOLES pre-employment reading and writing test
• Must have passed the MCOLES physical standards test for determining fitness for the performance duties
• Possess adequate hearing, normal color vision and normal visual functions and acuity in each eye (corrected to 20/20).
• Must have normal hearing in each ear

EVALUATION PROCESS:

Applicants who pass the initial screening and meet the minimum requirements will be contacted for an in-person interview. Upon passing the in-person interview, applicants must successfully complete a background investigation, pre-employment physical, psychological exam and drug screen prior to employment. 

HOW TO APPLY – CONTACT:

Complete an application from www.lansingtownship.org. Please email application, cover letter, resume, MCOLES pre-employment test results to overtona@lansingtownship.org. For questions, contact the office during normal business hours at 517-485-1700.