Full Time Police Officer

City of Lincoln Park; Lincoln Park (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln Park is seeking a Full Time Police Officer. The annual wage schedule is in effect, with a starting wage of 68,186.16 and progression up to 86,750.75 at 30 months, with a possibility of up to two years based on prior law enforcement experience.

Applicants must meet all MCOLES standards and pass background, psychological, and physical exams with drug screening. Required documents include birth certificate or naturalization certificate, high school diploma or GED, MI driver's

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MCOLES standards required; certification preferred.
• No felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• All candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological and physical exam with drug screen.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Michigan Law Enforcement Officer Certification (preferred)

No felony convictions

Job description

The City of Lincoln Park is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer.

The annual wage schedule effective 7/1/2026.

• Start: $68,186.16
• 6 months $71,674.54
• 12 months $75,873.84
• 18 months $78,800.59
• 24 months $82,000.68
• 30 months $86,750.75

The 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 age
• Legally employable in the United States
• High School Diploma or GED
• No felony convictions
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
• Must meet all MCOLES employment standards
• Certified 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 Naturalization
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED
• Copy of valid State of Michigan Drivers License
• Transcripts of all college or university work completed
• Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Pre-Employment Testing Results for written and physical agility tests
• Copy of MCOLES Training Certification or College Diploma stating MCOLES Certifiable
• Completed copy of the "Background Screening Application Form"

Please note, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered until we receive all the necessary