City of Birmingham: Police Officer Closing Date: May 1, 2023

The City of Birmingham is seeking qualified candidates for the position of police officer.  Certified officers and those currently enrolled in a police academy or seeking to attend may apply.  Birmingham officers patrol a five square mile jurisdiction situated along Woodward Ave, halfway between Pontiac and Detroit.  Patrol officers work 12-hour shifts receiving every other three-day weekend off.  The city’s population of 21,000 residents can more than triple during the business day.  Birmingham boasts a thriving downtown filled with shops, bars, and restaurants, surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods.  For questions or further information, please contact Capt. Ryan Kearney at rkearney@bhamgov.org.  Applications can be found at the link provided.

SALARY

• Starting salary for an officer is $57,000, with an increase to $68,000 at the end of the first year.
• Top pay is currently $86,200 
• The top pay at the end of the current contract in 2024 is $92,300

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with no monthly cost to the employee through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan of 21.5%-one of the highest in the State of Michigan
  
  • City Contribution 15.5%
  • Employee Contribution 6.5%
• Retirement Medical Savings Plan
  
  • City Contribution 2%
  • Employee Contribution 2%
• Continuing Education Assistance Program

CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

• Initial uniforms/equipment provided, $450 annually after the first full year of service
• Body armor worn by all patrol officers is replaced every 5 years (internal and external body carriers are available)

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Positions including Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Chief
• Of 34 current sworn officers, 14 of the positions are Sergeant or higher ranking

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Community Resource Officer
• School Resource Officer
• Detective Bureau
• FBI Financial Crimes Task Force
• Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET)
• Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
• South Oakland County Crash Investigation Team (SOCCIT)
• Dispatch Cross-Training
• Evidence Technician
• Firearms/Taser/PPCT Instructor 
• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Motorcycle Officer
• Mountain Bike Officer

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

• Adopt a Senior:  Officers volunteer to assist seniors in need in our community.
• Crisis Intervention Team:  40-hour Training in Mental Health Response
• CoRe Team:  Certified mental health clinician who works on cases and rides along with patrol officers during their shift to assist those in crisis