Berkley Department of Public Safety: Public Safety Officer Closing Date: November 15, 2024

General Statement of Duties:
Performs general police and fire fighting as a member of a combined police and fire agency.

Lateral Transfers:

• Qualified lateral transfers are eligible for higher starting wage based on recognized prior experience up to top pay upon hiring.
• Ability to purchase prior service or military service credits up to six years.

Benefits:

• Top Pay effective Jan 2025 under current CBA: $88,283
• Entry level (no experience) starting wage: $52,496 with raises every six months until top pay.
• Premium healthcare with no premium co-pay from employees under current CBA or cash out option.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan 2. 5% multiplier.
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
• Generous PTO policy.
• 100% tuition reimbursement, including Master’s Degree.
• Outer Carrier / Body Armorer / Uniforms / Gear all provided.
• Annual Uniform Cleaning Allowance
• Wellness program.
• Relaxed tattoo policy.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• K-9, Bike Patrol, HazMat Team, Swat team, FTO, Fire Inspector, Technical Rescue Team, Firer Investigator, Detective Bureau, Evidence Technician, Honor Guard, School Resource Officer, Mobile Field Force. Instructor positions include: Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Taser, EVO, and Fire / Police.
• Retirement Health Saving Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• MCOLES Physical Test Certification
• MCOLES Written Test Certification
• Be eligible to be licensed as a police officer according to MCOLES standards. Prior certification is strongly preferred but optional
• High School diploma
• Upon review and discussion, Prior Military, Police, or Fire Service experience may be considered for lateral transfer starting pay step increases.
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have no felony convictions
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license
• Possess good moral character / free from drug dependency
• Be eligible to be certified as a firefighter l and ll. Prior certification is strongly preferred but optional.
• Able to meet all minimum standards mandated by the Michigan Commission on Law
• Enforcement Standards and the Michigan Firefighters Training Council

To apply submit a resume, cover letter, and completed application and return it by email or in person to:

Contact Information:
Lieutenant Corey Miller
2395 W. Twelve Mile Rd
cmiller@berkleypublicsafety.net
248-658-3385

Application:
https://www.berkleymich.org/explore_berkley/employment_opportunities.php

The City of Berkley is an equal-opportunity employer.