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Green Oak Charter Township: Police Officer Closing Date: March 31, 2024

Green Oak Charter Township, an equal opportunity employer, is accepting applications for full time a Police Officer. Green Oak Charter Township is 35 square miles with a population of 20,000 residents. There is a soaring daytime population with a light industrial area, Green Oak Village Place Mall and recreational areas and facilities such as the Island Lake State Recreation Area and Huron Meadows Metropark.  Green Oak Charter Township, located in Livingston County, is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Michigan. US 23 runs through the heart of the township making places like Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint and Detroit easily accessible. Our agency is seeking a self-motivated and hardworking officer to join our team. 

Green Oak Township and the Police Department are committed to providing the highest levels of training, over and above, the core areas of firearms, defensive tactics, TASER, legal update several times per year. Specialty training and regional team assignments are also provided both individually and to groups of officers in areas such as Traffic Crash Investigation/Reconstruction, Active Assailant Response, Evidence Collection (CSI), Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone).

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • 21 years of age
  • U.S. Citizen
  • No felony arrests or convictions 
  • Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license
  • Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) licensed or licensable by time of appointment 
    • Academy sponsorship available but must meet all other qualifications for hire.
  • Undergo and pass medical fitness and psychological exams as administered by the employer's contracted agents.
  • Successfully complete all phases of the selection process  
  • Be of good moral character and have strong interpersonal skills

BENEFITS:

  • Medical/Dental/Optical/Prescription Insurance
  • Salary: Starting wage $49,432.48, up to, $64,520.64 (DOQ)  Top pay: $80,567.76
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Vacation, sick, personal, and compensatory time bank
  • MERS B-2 Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 457b
  • Uniform Cleaning and Boot Allowances
  • Longevity Pay
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Accepting applications and resumes at the Green Oak Charter Township Police Department, 9400 Whitmore  Lake Road Brighton, Michigan 48116. Applications are available online or at the Township Hall. Completed application and application materials must be submitted to the attention of Deputy Chief Rob Bradford  rob.bradford@greenoakpolice.com by March 31, 2024. For additional information visit: www.greenoaktwp.com or  www.greenoakpolice.com