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Grand Ledge Police Department: Hiring Multiple Positions Closing Date: October 30, 2024
September 30, 2024
Opening Date: 09/27/2024
Closing Date: 10/30/2024
Contact: Sgt. Anthony Gatewood
310 Greenwood Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Telephone: 517-627-2115
Email: agatewood@cityofgrandledge.com
Website: https://www.cityofgrandledge.com/169Department
The City of Grand Ledge is situated in northeast Eaton County and Southwest Clinton County, Michigan We are a growing community of 8,000 residents located 15 minutes west of Lansing. With over 110 acres of parkland, we are known for our riverfront recreation opportunities, sandstone ledges, and ample trails connected to various walking paths. The Grand Ledge Police Department strives to use every resource available to keep residents and visitors safe in their homes and businesses. Officers are expected to represent the city of Grand Ledge professionally and demonstrate respect, leadership, positive attitudes, and effective communication skills. Grand Ledge is home to friendly faces and family neighborhoods that exemplify a small-town character.
Additional Department Detail:
- The City of Grand Ledge is four square miles
- School Resource Officers
- K9 Officer Program
- Bike Patrol
- Equipment is provided
Police Officer – Full Time:
- $10,000 Signing Bonus!
- Lateral transfer pay is commensurate with experience.
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off
- Physical Fitness Incentive
- Workout room
- MERS Retirement
- 457 Plan Available
- $400 Education Reimbursement per year
Salary Range for full-time officers:
- 2024: $55,786 to $66,872
- 2025: $58,573 to $70,221
- 2026: $61,506 to $73,736
Police Officer – Part Time:
The part-time officer position is a sworn position that carries all the duties and responsibilities of a regular full-time officer with hourly wages, and hours worked that will not exceed 29.5 hours per week. This position will be used on a as needed basis to backfill vacation, sick time, injuries, and similar needs.
Desk Officer – Part Time:
This is a part time sworn position with an MCOLES license. The position provides administrative and clerical support for the police department. The desk officer handles walk-in lobby traffic and phone calls to the police department during business hours. Maintains the police department records, collection of fines, building security, and addresses any potential organizational needs. Provides assistance as needed to the public in person, over the phone, and online. Investigates walk-in complaints as appropriate and practical to the limitations of the assignment.
The desk officer position carries all the rights of a regular full-time officer with hourly wages, and hours worked that will not exceed 29.5 hours per week.
Minimum requirements for each position:
- MCOLES licensed or licensable.
- Valid Driver's License.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, supplement with college-level coursework in criminal justice or related field.
- Graduated, or will soon be graduating, from a police academy.
- Participate in an Oral Board interview.
- Pass a background investigation.