Hazel Park Police Department: Police Officer Closing Date: January 31, 2024

PAY RATE:

• $51,467 - $72,951 (3 Years to Top Pay) with $1500 Bonus paid upon hire and for successful completion of Probationary year 1. 
• $350 annual Educational Benefit for bachelor’s degree 
• $250 quarterly Uniform Allowance 
• $600 Bonus payable on or before December 15th each contract year for year 1-9, increasing to $1000 with 10 years+ seniority.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Optical, Life Insurance (currently with no employee contributions) 
• Defined Benefit Pension through MERS
• Deferred Compensation / 457 Match options
• Health Care Savings Program w/ Employer contributions of $80.00 per bi-weekly pay
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Plans
• Paid Sick, Vacation and Personal time (Personal Time Granted in the 2nd year of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program 
• MiLife Health & Wellness Clinic access Free of Charge

PAID HOLIDAYS:   

13 Paid Holidays, with time and a half paid for holidays that are worked. 

SPECIAL UNITS: 

Narcotics, DEA, Auto Theft, Detective Bureau

WORK SCHEDULE:

12 Hour Shifts as assigned with Shift Premium dependent on assigned shift / Unit

EDUCATION:

60 Hours of accredited college coursework with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Education minimum waived if MCOLES Licensed in Michigan as a police officer. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be MCOLES licensed or currently enrolled in a fully accredited Police Academy and licensable in Michigan as a police officer at time of a conditional job offer. Proof of successful completion of the academy must be submitted within (14) fourteen days of graduation or the applicant will be disqualified. 

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICATION PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE FRONT DESK OF THE POLICE STATION LOCATED AT 111 E. NINE MILE RD, HAZEL PARK, 48030.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Current staffing consists of 1 Chief, 3 Lieutenants, 3 Sergeants and 26 officers. Civilians round out the department comprised of 1 Administrative Assistant, 3 Dispatchers and 2 Records Clerks. The department also supports a Reserve Police Unit and a Citizens Patrol Unit.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:   

Opportunities include assignments to the Detective Bureau, Special Victims & Youth Bureau, Traffic Enforcement, Motor Carrier Enforcement, Narcotics Unit & Auto Theft Unit.

CONTACT DET/LT. WILLIAM HAMEL (EXT. 352) WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

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