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Bath Charter Township Police Department: Police Officer Closing Date: December 1, 2024

Opening Date: 09/16/2024
Closing Date: 12/01/2024


Contact: Chief Gary Smith
14480 Webster Rd, Bath MI 48808
Telephone: 517-641-6271 ext 116
Email: police@bathtownship.us
Link to application: https://bathtownship.us/

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is general duty police work position in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of both State Laws and Local Ordinances. Persons in this position shall be responsible for maintaining the quality of life for residences, businesses and guests in the 35+/- square miles of Bath Charter Township. Bath Township is located in the S/E corner of Clinton County and just north of and adjacent to both the City of East Lansing and Meridian Township. Interstate I-69 intersects our community which is a mix of residential neighborhoods, apartment complexes and a rural farming community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum qualifications for the position are:
  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must have reached 21st birthday at time of appointment
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Must possess a minimum Associate's Degree
  • Ability to successfully pass an extensive background check, physical examination, psychological examination and drug screening test
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions of a police officer
  • Must be either certified or certifiable as a police officer by M.C.O.L.E.S. before 09/30/2024.
  • Ability to successfully complete all phases of the selection process

BENEFITS

  • Starting base pay is $60,357.44 w/no experience.
  • PHP Health Insurance
  • Free Long/Short term disability
  • Optical Insurance
  • Optical/Dental/Medical Reimbursement
  • Delta Dental for employees’ minor children
  • Short/Long Term disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Longevity Pay
  • $50,000 employer paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Education bonuses
  • Physical fitness bonuses
  • MERS Defined Benefit B-4 Retirement Plan F55(20), E-2 Cola,

*Lateral transfers accepted - “New employees having prior law enforcement experience may be given seniority for pay purposes only, which in the judgment of the Police Chief, properly reflects said employee’s value to Bath Charter Township.”

*See the current CBA agreement between the Bath Charter Township Board of Trustees and the Police Officers Labor Council for specific pay/benefits.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications can be obtained at the Bath Township Police Department, and the Bath Township Administrative Office, located at 14480 Webster Road, Bath MI 48808. Applications and Resume must be submitted in person. A handwriting sample will need to be completed and submitted with the application. Application drop off hours are M-F 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.