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May 08, 2023
The Benton Charter Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of patrolman, starting from May 4, 2023 until May 4, 2024.
This department will sponsor and pay wages through MCOLES ACADEMY. This department offers negotiable wages, education bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, 11 Paid Holidays, gun and clothing allowance, defined benefit pension plan, 12 hour work shifts, with every other three (3) day weekend off, longevity pay, and a $5000.00 hiring bonus.
If interested, please contact Deputy Chief, Blake McKinney at 269-926-8221, or E-Mail at bmckinney@bentonchartertownship-mi.gov.
Opening Date: 5/4/2023
Closing Date: 5/4/2024
Blake McKinney
269-926-8221
bmckinney@bentonchartertownship-mi.gov
