Police Officer - Certified/Certifiable
Job Description
Department: Public Safety: Police Department Head: Kimberly Koster, Director of Police & Fire Services Date Posted: 10/17/2024 Date Closing: 01/31/2025 Wage: $33.14-$39.83 per hour An Equal Opportunity Employer The Wyoming Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications to fill a vacant police officer position. Candidates should be MCOLES certifiable or currently employed as law enforcement officers with all required MCOLES certifications. Those working outside of Michigan are also encouraged to apply and must be eligible to complete the MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience Program. Candidates with prior law enforcement experience may be eligible for a higher starting wage (lateral transfer). Officers in the Department of Public Safety may be eligible for the following special units: K-9, detective bureau, tactical team, honor guard, crisis negotiation, motorcycle, community services, school resource officer, Kent Area Narcotics Team, and tactical bike team. Police officers with the Wyoming Department of Public Safety are not cross-trained and are not required to possess firefighting or MFR qualifications. The Department of Public Safety is one of 11 law enforcement agencies in the State of Michigan that have been accredited according to the international standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA. The Wyoming Police Department earned its initial CALEA accreditation status in March of 2012. We received our third re-accreditation in April of 2022 based on assessments that took place in 2021. In addition to competitive wages, the City of Wyoming provides a generous benefits package including an employer-paid defined contribution plan (8%) and post-employment health plan (4%), a comprehensive health insurance plan and dental and vision insurance plans, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and access to an employee assistance program. The wage range for the position is $68,931 to $82,846 annually. The starting wage will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and education. Lateral Transfer Step and Wage Information: Academy Only: A - $33.14 - $68,931 1 Year of Service: B - $34.27 - $71,282 2 Years of Service: C - $35.62 - $74,090 3 Years of Service: E - $38.32 - $79,706 4 Years of Service: F - $39.83 - $82,846 Do you need any disability-related accommodations or other considerations in the application process? Notify our human resources department upon submitting your application by email at [email protected]. City of Wyoming, Michigan | 1155 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 | 616-530-7226 | Fax 616-530-7200 Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | Closed Friday - Sunday #J-18808-Ljbffr