Fowlerville Police Department: Police Officer Closing Date: March 4, 2025

Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date: 03/04/2025

Contact: Chief of Police, John Tyler
Email: jtyler@fowlerville.org

The Fowlerville Police Department is seeking dedicated and community-oriented individuals to join our team as full-time Police Officers. This role offers an opportunity to serve and protect the Fowlerville community, with numerous benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Salary: Top out pay $31.58/hourly

Key Benefits:

• $1,500 Academy Reimbursement: For those who have recently graduated from the police academy.
• Educational Bonuses: $0.50/hour bonus for officers with a bachelor's degree & $1.00/hour bonus for officers with a master's degree.
• Take-Home Vehicle: Provided upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• Holiday Pay: Paid holidays, (18 total) holiday check in November. Time and a half for officers working on Christmas and Thanksgiving, (In addition to the holiday check).
• Annual Pay Increase: 5% pay increase each year for the first three years, until the new contract is renewed in 2027.
• Additional Benefits:
• MERS Defined Contribution Plan: The village contributes 10% to your MERS plan, while you contribute 5%.
• Health Coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental, and vision plans, with only a 5% employee contribution.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued with every paycheck.
• Shift Details: 12-hour shifts, with night shift employees receiving an additional $0.50 per hour.

Career Advancement Opportunities:

Fowlerville Police Officers have the potential to advance into specialized roles, including:

• K9 Officer
• Sergeant
• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Firearms instructor
• PPCT/DT
• Salvage vehicle inspector

Minimum Requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Age: Must have reached 21st birthday at the time of employment.
• Licensing: Must be MCOLES licensed or eligible for licensing upon employment.
• Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Criminal History: No felony convictions and/or disqualifying criminal history.
• Education: Must possess a minimum of an associate degree or 60 credits from a qualifying accredited college.
• Background and Health: Must be able to pass an extensive background check, physical examination, psychological examination, and drug screening.
• Job Performance: Must have the ability to perform the essential job functions of a police officer.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application along with a resume and cover letter to Chief of Police, John Tyler, jtyler@fowlerville.org.

Take the next step in your law enforcement career with the Fowlerville Police Department. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Fowlerville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.