The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has statutory responsibilities assigned under two Michigan laws. Public Act 203 of 1965, requires that the Commission prepare and publish mandatory minimum recruitment, selection and training standards for entry-level law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. Act 203 also requires the Commission to define categories and clas
Approved Commission Resolutions
List of Physical Fitness test dates
MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training & Experience Program (RPTEP)
Eligibility for Licensing as a Law Enforcement Officer and Applicant Documentation
Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual
MCOLES In-Service Training Standards & Resources
MCOLES Active Duty Firearms Standard
Audio Visual Recording of Custodial Interrogations - Public Act 479 of 2012
Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault
Employment & Training History Requests
Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)
Public Act 330
Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards
Commissioning and Licensing Railroad Police Officers
Public Act 195 of 1966
Information on how to Register In-Service Training Courses in MITN
Request Access to the MCOLES Network
Job Postings
Search is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
October 19, 2023
Salary: Pay Range $48,996 to $79,713 yearly Depending on Experience. Lateral transfers may start
Type of Position: Full-Time
Requirement:
Must have one of the following: MCOLES Licensed, Licensable, or currently enrolled on Police Academy; State of Michigan Fire I&II or currently enrolled in a Fire Academy. Applicants without MCOLES License or Fire Certification and are not currently enrolled in an academy are still encouraged to apply.
Description & Details
Public Safety Officer:
The City of Berkley Department of Public Safety, a fully consolidated police and fire department, is seeking qualified applicants to create a list for the position of Public Safety Officer due to an anticipated opening. Starting salary range is $44,636 to $74,386, with complete benefit package and six-month step pay increases until top pay.
The City of Berkley is currently offering a lateral transfer compensation program based on prior full-time experience. Any incoming employee who is currently certified as a police officer or firefighter will be given service credit toward reaching top pay.
Current full-time sworn law enforcement officer lateral transfer pay for 2023:
Benefits:
Applicants with experience as a Public Safety Officer is desired but not mandatory. Applications are available online at www.berkleymich.org. Pre-employment psychological and physical exam including drug screening is required. Deadline for receipt of applications is November 19, 2023 by noon or until filled.
How to Apply / Contact:
To apply submit a resume, cover letter, and completed application (available online at www.berkleymich.org/explore_berkley/employment_opportunities.php) and return it by email to cmiller@berkleypublicsafety.net or in person at Berkley Department of Public Safety, 2395 W. Twelve Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072; c/o Lt. C. Miller no later than November 19, 2023 to Berkley Public Safety Department. Contact Lieutenant Corey Miller with any questions: cmiller@berkleypublicsafety.net or 248-658-3385.
The City of Berkley is an Equal Opportunity Employer
