The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has statutory responsibilities assigned under two Michigan laws. Public Act 203 of 1965, requires that the Commission prepare and publish mandatory minimum recruitment, selection and training standards for entry-level law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. Act 203 also requires the Commission to define categories and clas
Approved Commission Resolutions
List of Physical Fitness test dates
MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training & Experience Program (RPTEP)
Eligibility for Licensing as a Law Enforcement Officer and Applicant Documentation
Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual
MCOLES In-Service Training Standards & Resources
MCOLES Active Duty Firearms Standard
Audio Visual Recording of Custodial Interrogations - Public Act 479 of 2012
Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault
Employment & Training History Requests
Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)
Public Act 330
Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards
Commissioning and Licensing Railroad Police Officers
Public Act 195 of 1966
Information on how to Register In-Service Training Courses in MITN
Request Access to the MCOLES Network
Job Postings
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April 27, 2023
Full-time patrol officer. Applicants should be MCOLES certified or certifiable as of June 1st 2023.The City of Bad Axe offers excellent benefits including-MERS B4 defined benefit, MERS health savings, Teamsters Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance (with vision and dental), vacation time, sick time, personal time, longevity pay, holiday pay and 12-hour shifts. Starting pay is $23.34 with top pay for patrol officers of $27.76 (July 1st 2023). Top pay is achieved in only two years.
Application and resume deadline is May 15th, 2023.
