Certified/Certifiable Police Officer – Competitive Benefits

City of Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision - Day 1

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & leave

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking Certified Police Officers or Academy graduates by May 2027 to join a diverse policing division. You will patrol city streets, enforce laws, interview witnesses, and provide a visible professional presence across assignments.

Qualified candidates will undergo a multi-step process including entrance exams, oral interview, panel interview, and a Personal History Questionnaire, with dates in 2026 and 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to obtain a Michigan Driver's license by date of hire.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• US citizenship
• Some experience involves communicating with people under varyingcircumstances.
• Candidates for positions in this class are required to meet initial employment requirements as established by the Civil Service Board.
• Musttake and receive a passing scoreon theGrand Rapids Civil Service Exam for Police Officers.

Responsibilities

• Patrol city streets to provide protection of citizens and enforce ordinances and state laws.
• Interview complainants, suspects, and witnesses; testify in court when required.
• Conduct community policing to address problems and improve relations with residents.
• Perform tactical operations as needed across the city; support special events and various patrol modes.

Skills

Communication skills

Valid drivers license

Interacting with people under varying

US citizenship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking Certified Police Officers or Academy graduates by May 2027 to join a diverse policing division. You will patrol city streets, enforce laws, interview witnesses, and provide a visible professional presence across assignments.

Qualified candidates will undergo a multi-step process including entrance exams, oral interview, panel interview, and a Personal History Questionnaire, with dates in 2026 and 2027.