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
Approved Commission Resolutions
List of Physical Fitness test dates
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Eligibility for Licensing as a Law Enforcement Officer and Applicant Documentation
Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual
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MCOLES Active Duty Firearms Standard
Audio Visual Recording of Custodial Interrogations - Public Act 479 of 2012
Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault
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Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)
Public Act 330
Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards
Commissioning and Licensing Railroad Police Officers
Public Act 195 of 1966
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September 18, 2024
Opening Date: 09/18/2024
Closing Date: 12/31/2024
** $10,000 Hiring incentive for experienced, currently MCOLES licensed officers**
The City of Ludington (pop. 8,100) is accepting applications for the position of full time Police Officer, with preference being given to Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified applicants. All applicants must be certified / certifiable by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Competitive wages & benefit package, including defined benefit pension (at age 50 with 25 years of service).
LATERAL ENTRY: New hires of Police Officers with a Minimum of two (2) years continuous full-time MCOLES Certified Officer experience starting pay at two-year pay step ($63,139.44). New hires of Police Officers with a Minimum of five (5) years continuous full-time MCOLES Certified Officer experience starting pay at three-year pay step ($65,476.32).
Residency in accordance with current applicable State Law. Interested individuals may apply at the Ludington Police Dept. 408 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-3425.
Application is available online at: https://www.ludington.mi.us/240/Employment-Opportunities. Applications accepted until position(s) is filled. The City of Ludington is an equal opportunity employer.
