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Genesee Township Police Department: Police Officer Closing Date: December 31, 2024

Opening Date: 08/23/2024
Closing Date: 12/31/2024


The Genesee Township Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer.  Prior police experience is not required, but highly preferred.  Positions for Full-Time Police Officer, Part-Time Police Officer, and Police Academy Recruit are being accepted.

The Charter Township of Genesee is located in Genesee County and borders the City of Flint, City of Burton, Mount Morris and Richfield Township.  Genesee Township is approximately 28.5 square miles and serves a population of 21,500 residents.  This department has a sworn staff of approximately 20 Full-Time Officers, including, School Resource Officers, Detectives, Sergeants, Lieutenant, and Police Chief along with an accompanying Support Staff.

The Genesee Township Police Department is a member of the Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy, which provides additional in-service training for our staff. 

Basic Requirements: 

Perform responsible law enforcement duties which includes but not limited to the enforcement of all laws and ordinances, crime prevention, community policing, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and accident investigation.  This position is under the supervision and direction of a Sergeant.

Hiring Requirements: 

  • Citizen of the United States
  • Attain the age of majority
  • Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License
  • No Felony Convictions
  • Licensed or Licensable Police Officer in the State of Michigan
  • Ability to be certified/licensed in the State of Michigan by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) by completing Recognition of Prior Training and Experience Program (RPTE). (e.g. Current certified/licensed out of state police officer applicants).

To be eligible for sponsorship through a regional police academy, the applicant must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

  • Must have passed all MCOLES Pre-Employment Testing
  • Completed two (2) years of full-time public service employment (police, fire, EMS, 911 dispatcher) or two years of full-time corrections employment (county jail, state prison or federal prison)
  • Completed two (2) years of military service with one of the United States Armed Forces (active duty or reserve)

Wages and Benefits:

***Lateral Entry- Applicants immediately qualify for a Lateral Entry Wage Rate depending upon prior Law Enforcement experience.  Five years as a Licensed Law Enforcement Officer, will qualify for fifth year wage step ($32.00).

Start Hourly
1 Year $24.96
2 Year $26.00
3 Year 428.08
4 Year $31.20
5 Year $33.28

2025: 4% Wage Increase

  • MERS Hybrid Defined Benefit/Contribution Pension Plan
  • Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, and Optical
  • Personal Time – 96 Hours Accrued Annually at Employment
  • Vacation Time:
  • 0-1 Year= 40 Hours
  • 2-5 Years=80 Hours
  • 6-15 Years= 160 Hours
  • 16-19 Years=200 Hours
  • 20+ = 240 Hours
  • 15 Paid Holidays
  • 16 Longevity Pay
  • 5% Shift Premium
  • Uniforms and Equipment Provided
  • Continuing Educational Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance

How to Apply:

Websitehttps://www.geneseetwp.com/employment-application

In-Person:
Genesee Township Police Department
7244 N. Genesee Road
Genesee, Mi 48437
Office: 810-640-2000
Fax: 810-640-3535Genesee Township Police Department
7244 N. Genesee Road
Genesee, Mi 48437
Office: 810-640-2000
Fax: 810-640-3535

Employment Inquiries can be made to:
Chief Philip Hart
p.hart@geneseetwpmi.gov