Police Officer

Summary

Full Time Police OfficerThe City of Lincoln Park is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer. The annual wage schedule effective 7/1/2026.Start: $68,186.166 months $71,674.5412 months $75,873.8418 months $78,800.5924 months $82,000.6830 months $86,750.75The City shall have the right to place an employee up to the two (2) year starting wage based on previous law enforcement experience.Minimum qualifications of applicant:21 years of ageLegally employable in the United StatesHigh School Diploma or GEDNo felony convictionsValid State of Michigan Driver's LicenseMust meet all MCOLES employment standardsCertified or able to be certified as a Michigan Law Enforcement Officer. (Certified not required but preferred. The city offers opportunities for paid police academy training.)All candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological and physical exam with drug screen.During the application process, we request the following documents:Copy of Birth Certificate or Certificate of NaturalizationCopy of High School Diploma or GEDCopy of valid State of Michigan Drivers LicenseTranscripts of all college or university work completedMichigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Pre-Employment Testing Results for written and physical agility testsCopy of MCOLES Training Certification or College Diploma stating MCOLES CertifiableCompleted copy of the "Background Screening Application Form"You may either upload the above either electronically during the application process or via mail/ deliver in person.Please note, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered until we receive all the necessary

Job Description

Full Time Police OfficerThe City of Lincoln Park is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer. The annual wage schedule effective 7/1/2026.Start: $68,186.166 months $71,674.5412 months $75,873.8418 months $78,800.5924 months $82,000.6830 months $86,750.75The City shall have the right to place an employee up to the two (2) year starting wage based on previous law enforcement experience.Minimum qualifications of applicant:21 years of ageLegally employable in the United StatesHigh School Diploma or GEDNo felony convictionsValid State of Michigan Driver's LicenseMust meet all MCOLES employment standardsCertified or able to be certified as a Michigan Law Enforcement Officer. (Certified not required but preferred. The city offers opportunities for paid police academy training.)All candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological and physical exam with drug screen.During the application process, we request the following documents:Copy of Birth Certificate or Certificate of NaturalizationCopy of High School Diploma or GEDCopy of valid State of Michigan Drivers LicenseTranscripts of all college or university work completedMichigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Pre-Employment Testing Results for written and physical agility testsCopy of MCOLES Training Certification or College Diploma stating MCOLES CertifiableCompleted copy of the "Background Screening Application Form"You may either upload the above either electronically during the application process or via mail/ deliver in person.Please note, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered until we receive all the necessary