City of Pleasant Ridge: Full-time Police Officer Closing Date: August 31, 2023

The City of Pleasant Ridge is seeking MCOLES certified or certifiable candidates for the position of full-time police officer. Pleasant Ridge is a city within Oakland County that sits in the middle of the Metro Detroit Area at Ten Mile and Woodward Ave. Pleasant Ridge has a population of 2600 residents and is less than a square mile in area. The police department consists of a Police Chief, Sergeant, and 5 full-time officers that respond to calls for service 24 hours a day. Pleasant Ridge contracts fire service and EMS with Ferndale, and dispatch and prisoner lodging services with Berkley Public Safety. Pleasant Ridge is composed of quiet middle-class residents that support the community and respect their police department.  

Please visit the police tab at www.cityofpleasantridge.org for a police officer application. 

Police Officer employment applications can be dropped off at 23925 Woodward Ave, Pleasant Ridge Michigan or emailed to sgt@cityofpleasantridge.org

BENEFITS

• Top pay 74,600 (Lateral Pay based on experience)
• At least 148 hours paid time off first year
• 12 hour shifts
• Sick time
• MERS Pension Retirement Benefit
• Platinum Level Blue Cross PPO Health Plan with vision and dental
• $3,600 buy-out in lieu of health care
• Relaxed facial hair and tattoo policy
• Outer Vest Carriers
• 457 Deferred compensation option

REQUIREMENTS

• 21 years of age
• No felony convictions (misdemeanors screened on case by case basis). 
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license
• MCOLES licensed or currently licensable

(please see all requirements listed on police officer application at www.cityofpleasantridge.org)