Kalkaska Department of Public Safety: Police Officer (P/T) Closing Date: May 4, 2025

Opening Date: 11/04/2024
Closing Date: 05/04/2025

The Kalkaska Department of Public Safety is seeking a part-time (up to 26-hours/weekly) MCOLES certified or certifiable Police Officer. Pay for certified part-time officers will be $26/hour.  Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, an associates degree or greater in Criminal Justice or related field and/or completion of a State of Michigan accredited Police Academy training program. The applicant must have good interpersonal-public relation skills and be able to work a variety of shifts including holidays and weekends.  Applicant must be a Michigan resident, no felony convictions, have a good driving record and be at least 21 years old. Please send letter of interest with an attached resume to: Kalkaska Department of Public Safety, 200 Hyde St., Kalkaska, MI 49646 or email apopa@kalkaskapolice.com. The village of Kalkaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider. 

The applicant must also meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Be a Michigan Resident
• Possess a valid Michigan drivers license with good driving history
• MCOLES license
• Possess an Associate degree in criminal justice or related field from an accredited college and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, medical examination and drug screen.

You may mail resumes AND a completed Village of Kalkaska application: https://villageofkalkaska.morephotos.net/clientdata/pages/files/VOK%20Employment%20Application%2009-21-2021.pdf to the below address or email them to: apopa@kalkaskapolice.com. Resumes must include work experience and professional references.

Chief Aaron Popa
Kalkaska Department of Public Safety
200 Hyde St
Kalkaska, MI 49646