Oak Park Department of Public Safety: Public Safety Officer I Closing Date: May 21, 2024

The Oak Park Department of Public Safety is currently hiring for the position of Public Safety Officer I, below is a brief highlight of our pay and benefits:

Top Base Salary: $95,489 (2024)
Starting Salary: $80,030 (2023)
Longevity Pay: $1700 (Maximum)
Retirement: PENSION (2.5x)/457B/DROP Plan

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PAY INFORMATION

• Top pay after 2 years
• 6 month pay step increases
• Lateral pay available for those with prior experience 
• Uniform Allowance
• Off-Duty Hazard Bonus

RETIREMENT

• Pension with a 2.5x
• 25 and out, no age requirement
• DROP plan
• Military Time buy back
• Optional 457B(Deferred Compensation) 

BENEFITS

• FREE healthcare(BCBSM)
• Retirement Health Savings Plan with   3% employer match
• Dental, Vision, FSA
• 24/7 employee gym
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Personal Time
• Guaranteed Personal Leave Time
• Compensatory Time
• Sick Time
• Short Term Disability Insurance for off-duty injuries(66 2/3% of base salary)

WORKING HOURS

• 12 hour shifts
• XX OO XX OOO XX OO XXX (14-Day work cycle)

  *X=Off O=Working

CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS

• K9 
• SWAT
• Detective Bureau
• Fire Investigator
• Firearm Instructor/Armorer
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Less Lethal Instructor
• Field Training Officer
• Community Policing Unit
• Evidence Technician
• Oakland County HAZMAT
• Promotional Opportunities 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Two years as a Certified Police Officer, Certified Firefighter I & II, or Certified Corrections Officer

OR

• Four years of active-duty military experience(Paid while in academy)

OR

• 18 years of age
• Valid Michigan drivers license and acceptable driving record
• US Citizen