Imlay City Police Department: Entry Level Police Officer Part-time Lateral Closing Date: March 31, 2023

The Imlay City Police Department is currently accepting employment applications from qualified candidates to join our team for the position of part-time Police Officer. Widely accepted as the gateway to the thumb of Michigan, Imlay City was founded in 1850 and is a city rich in culture, diversity, and history with a unique hometown appeal.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must have reached 21st birthday at the time of appointment
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license with an excellent driving history
• Must possess a minimum Associate's degree or 60 credits from an accredited college or university (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Ability to successfully pass an extensive background check, physical examination, psychological examination, and drug screening test.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions of a police officer
• Must either be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a police officer by MCOLES.
• Ability to complete all phases of the selection process.
• Preference is given to those with prior experience as a full-time certified police officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine patrol / shift duties / taking and responding to calls for service.
• Enforce all Federal and State of Michigan Laws, as well as all Imlay City Ordinances
• Conduct Criminal Investigations
• Enforces traffic laws and conducts traffic related investigations.
• Makes arrests and interviews persons / subjects.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing - capable of preparing police reports, citations, search warrants, and warrant requests.

SALARY AND BENEFITS-ENTRY LEVEL:

• Starting hourly salary without experience is $23.72 per hour for the first year. Top pay in four years 
• MERS C-1 (defined benefit) 3.5% employee contribution with a 3.5% employer match.
• Health/Dental Insurance-BCBSM/Vision-allotted reimbursement account.
• Twelve holidays per year.
• Employer paid time off PTO accrued based on years of service/according to the collective bargaining agreement.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER TRANSFERS:

The Imlay City Police Department values your experience and will pay up to three years on a lateral transfer pay scale upon completion of probation:

July 1, 2022- June 30,2023:

• Entry Level pay: $ 25.53 per hr.
• 1 yr. experience: $ 27.14 per hr. 
• 2 yr. experience: $ 27.97 per hr.
• 3 yr. experience: $ 28.91 per hr.

Interested persons must apply to the City of Imlay Police Department, 395 E. Third St. Imlay City Michigan 48444. Submit a resume, cover letter and complete employment application. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.