Patrol Officer

City-of-St.-Clair-Shores; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair Shores Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for a Full Time Patrol Officer position. Opening and closing dates indicate position availability until filled.

The role involves patrolling areas, responding to calls, conducting investigations, and enforcing laws to safeguard the community. Candidates must meet age, education, and licensing requirements (MCOLES or licensable), provide required documents, and be prepared for physical duties and court testimony.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the United States and 21+ years old at hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have 60 semester hours OR 2 years full-time sworn police officer experience.
• Licensed by MCOLES or licensable under MCOLES standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Investigate illegal activities, traffic crashes, and suspicious situations.
• Prepare incident reports and testify in court as required.
• Arrest and transport suspects; enforce laws at local, state, and federal levels.
• Conduct vehicular and foot patrols; log evidence and gather information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Court testimony

Education

60 semester hours or 2 years police experience

Job description

Full Time Patrol Officer

Opening Date: August 4,2026

Closing Date: Until positions filled

St. Clair Shores Police Department

Contact information: Officer Raymond [phone] or [e-mail]

The St. Clair Shores Police Department is seeking qualified patrol officer candidates who poses strong leadership, communication, decision making, and problem-solving skills. Patrol officers perform a variety of law enforcement duties which include patrolling assigned areas, investigating criminal and suspicious incidents, responding to calls, arresting suspects, preparing incident reports, and traffic related duties. Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors, and often in inclement weather.

Applicants should be in good physical condition and able to perform all essential job functions. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, trustworthy, compassionate, respectful, and able to exercise sound judgement with a strong desire to serve the community.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Investigating illegal activities, traffic crashes, suspicious situations, domestic disturbances, animal complaints, etc.
• Report writing and incident documentation.
• Arresting and transporting suspects.
• Dealing with Emotionally Disturbed Persons.
• Vehicular and foot patrol duties.
• Gathering and logging evidence.
• Writing citations and testifying in court.
• Enforcing local, state, and federal laws.
• Interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses.
• Safely handling and maintaining proficiency with department issued weapons.
• Assisting the public with miscellaneous concerns and guiding them toward the proper resources (Community Policing).

The City of St. Clair Shores is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of St. Clair Shores is accepting applications for Patrol Officer with the intent of establishing eligibility to fill both current and future vacancies.

PLEASE INCLUDE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION OR IT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED:

1. Birth Certificate
2. Driver's License
3. College Transcripts (if applicable) A copy of your diploma is NOT acceptable.
4. Letter from Police Academy indicating date of graduation (if applicable)

Applicants must meet the following requirements and provide the following documentation at the time of application:

1. Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America and be at least 21 years old at time of hire.
2. Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
3. Must have a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credits at time of hire OR have at least two years of full time sworn police officer experience.
4. Applicants should be licensed by MCOLES or licensable under MCOLES standards.
5. If not currently licensed by MCOLES or "licensable" under MCOLES standards:

1. Individuals may apply if currently enrolled in a MCOLES licensed Police Academy or Police Licensing Program. Any applicant who fails licensing under this provision shall become ineligible.
2. Veterans of any branch of the United States Military who qualify for the MCOLES Military Police Basic Training Program are encouraged to apply. Any applicant who fails licensing under this provision shall become ineligible.
3. Any applicant who applies under the provision of 5A or 5B of this posting must complete all academy training and successfully pass the state licensing exam before potential employment.

1. The City of St. Clair Shores shall not consider any applications unless the following documents are supplied with the application: Copies of Applicant's Driver's License, Birth Certificate (or Naturalization Document), College Transcripts, and MCOLES licensing or letter from the Police Academy certifying enrollment and expected graduation date.
2. All Applicants must meet the criminal history requirements and background check requirements of the City of St. Clair Shores Police Department.

(Certification must be maintained to remain on the eligibility list)