Oak Park Department of Public Safety: Public Safety Officer I Closing Date: September 21, 2023

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 Pay: $94,717
Starting Pay: $78,461
Longevity Pay: $1700(Maximum)
Retirement: Pension (2.5x)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS 

• 457B Plan
• DROP

PAY INFORMATION

• Top Pay Within 2 Years
• 6-Month Step Increases
• Lateral Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Off-Duty Hazard Bonus

RETIREMENT

• DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION - 2.5x Multiplier
• 25 and Out - NO Age Requirement
• Military Time Buy Back - Up to 5 Years
• DROP plan
• Healthcare Savings Plan - 3% Match
• 2.5% COLA for Pension every 5 years

BENEFITS

• FREE Healthcare(BCBSM)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 24/7 Employee Gym
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time - Up to 208 Hours
• Personal Time - 36 Hours 
• Guaranteed Personal Leave Time - 12 Hrs 
• Holiday Leave - 104 Hours
• Compensatory Time - 240Hr Limit
• Sick Time - 8 Hours Monthly
• Short Term Disability Insurance - Pays for Off-Duty Injuries at 66 2/3% of Base Salary
• Academy Sponsorships Available

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• 12 Hour Shifts - 7 to 7
• MOLLE Outer Vest Carrier
• Department Issued Sidearm: Sig P320 X-Carry w/ Sig Romeo1 Red Dot Optic and TLR-7A WML
• Relaxed Tattoo Policy
• Newer Station with Upgraded Facilities
• TWO OFF - Two Officers Granted Time Off CONTRACTUALLY GUARANTEED Daily

CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS

• K9 
• Oakland County SWAT
• Detective Bureau
• Fire Investigator
• Firearm Instructor/Armorer
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Less Lethal Instructor
• Field Training Officer
• Community Policing
• 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

If not currently MCOLES Certified, proof of successful passing of MCOLES Reading and Writing and Physical Agility Test must be submitted with initial application.