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September 20, 2024
Opening Date: 09/19/2024
Closing Date: 12/31/2024
Contact: Chief Shawn Garcia
Telephone: 269 749-9961
Email: sgarcia@cityofolivet.org
The City of Olivet Police Department is accepting resumes to fill the position of Full-Time Police Officer. This position pays up to $52,000/yr, depending on experience, and offers employer paid health insurance, dental, vision, MERS, paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 14 paid holidays. All City employees and their children are eligible for 75% off tuition at the University of Olivet. The successful applicant will work 40hrs/per week with occasional overtime, and the Chief of Police may consider reasonable flexibility in scheduling. Applicants for this position must be MCOLES licensed or licensable, and must successfully pass a comprehensive background, as well as medical and drug testing. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving history, and must be able to perform general police duties, which include, but not limited to, mobile patrol, receiving and investigating complaints, traffic enforcement, and general peace keeping activities. Strong communication skills are a must.
To Apply, send cover letter and resume to:
Olivet Police Department
117 S. Main St., P.O. Box 367
Olivet, MI 49076
ATTN: Chief Shawn Garcia
OR by the preferred method of email to sgarcia@cityofolivet.org with “Cover-Res._LastName” in the Subject line; be sure to include contact phone number and first and last name in email body.
The Olivet Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
