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
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August 28, 2024
Opening Date: 8/28/2024
Closing Date: 10/07/2024
Investigate reports of crimes, accidents, and other incidents.
Gather, protect, and process evidence.
Enforce ordinances and statutes, making arrests where appropriate; processing and protecting prisoners as required.
Providing traffic and parking enforcement, and traffic control.
Responding to other calls for service, such as motorist assists, etc.
Complete all necessary reports, tickets, forms, and in-house paperwork as required.
Check out suspicious subjects, vehicles, and situations.
Serve subpoenas and other documents as required.
Do court work as required, including obtaining warrants and testifying.
As appropriate, conduct property checks of businesses, public buildings and areas, and private homes.
Provide preventive patrols.
Assist with SRO program as needed.
Wages and Benefits:
MERS Retirement
Supplemental 457 with Employer match
Priority Health Care 100% Employer paid for the employee and 70% employer paid for employees family
Dental/Optical
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Thirteen (13) paid Holidays
Vacation, Comp and Personal time
Maternity leave and Parental Leave
Emergency Leave (Funeral, Jury Duty, and Military)
Longevity payments after six months
Pay:
$19.23 per hour while attending the Police Academy
$20.00 per hour at the completion of the Academy (certified)
$20.67 per hour once field training is complete
$21.49 per hour after one year of employment, then yearly raises to follow with the approval from the City Manager and Police Chief
Work Environment:
Generous accrual of paid time off
All uniforms and equipment provided.
Facial hair and tattoos permitted within department policy
External load-bearing ballistic vests.
Requirements:
MCOLES Licensed, Licensable (Academy Graduate) or attend an MCOLES-licensed academy.
Must be a U.S. citizen and be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
No felony convictions and/or disqualifying criminal history.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Ability to pass comprehensive background investigation.
Satisfactory driving history and valid driver's license.
Ability to comply with all state and municipal requirements.
Must pass MCOLES physical test and MCOLES reading and writing test prior to academy
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and MOLES testing results to:
Chief of Police Matthew Pumford
City of Stanton
225 S. Camburn Street
P.O. Box 449
Stanton, Ml 48888
THE CITY OF STANTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
