Police Officer

Warren, City of (MI); Warren (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Warren (MI) is seeking a Police Officer to join its Police Department and serve the community with integrity and professionalism. Responsibilities include patrol, investigation support, community policing, and adherence to department rules while maintaining public safety.

Applicants must meet strict minimum requirements, pass EMPCO testing with 80%+, complete oral interviews, and provide documentation such as driver license, high school diploma, and citizenship.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must pass a background investigation and physical/psychological exams.

Job description

POLICE OFFICER

The City of Warren is now recruiting for Police Officer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Age 20 or older by the closing date for testing, which is October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Possess a valid license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan with a good driving record.
• United States citizen.
• Must possess normal visual functions in each eye. Possess 20/20 corrected vision in each eye. Possess normal color vision.
• Must pass a physical examination including drug screening and a psychological evaluation within the guidelines established by the City, as modified by current law.
• No felony convictions.
• Must pass a background investigation.

WRITTEN EXAM – MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS

• Must pass the written test administered through EMPCO Inc. within the past year with a score of 80 percent or higher, and the oral interview with a score of 80 percent or higher. The written exam is worth 70% and oral interview is worth 30% of your total score.
• Applicants must create a profile, register and take the written exam to be administered by EMPCO Inc. Go to https://www.empco.net/testing to create a profile, register for the written exam and pay the exam fee. Applicants must complete the online profile and take the written exam by October 30, 2026.
• Upon successful completion of the FTO program, new hires will be reimbursed for the cost of the EMPCO, Inc pre-employment exam not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00).

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS – Must Have One of the Following:

• Current police officer
• Must upload badge and police ID at time of application
• MCOLES certifiable (completed Police Academy)
• Must upload proof of passing at time of application
• Currently enrolled in an MCOLES certified police academy
• Must upload proof of enrollment at time of application
• Have passed the MCOLES reading/writing and physical agility tests.
• Must upload proof of passing both at time of application.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• Two (2) preference points will be added to a passing composite score of 80 percent at the time the eligibility list is certified for a Bachelor’ Degree or Higher Education in any field.
• One (1) preference point will be added to a passing composite score of 80 percent at the time the eligibility list is certified for an Associate’s degree in any field.
• Verified by original sealed transcript.

For Military Preference Points:

• Two (2) preference points will be added to the passing composite scores of 80 percent on both the written EMPCO, Inc exam and Oral Interview Examination at the time the eligibility list is certified for veteran’s preference, for three (3) years active military experience with an honorable discharge or a minimum of four (4) years military reserve experience with an honorable discharge or proof of honorable service. You must provide an ORIGINAL Form DD214 or NGB22 to qualify.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• You will be notified of the Oral Board date and time upon review of your completed application. Oral Boards will take place on November 9 and 10 2026.

Our address is: City of Warren, Human Resources, Suite 410, One City Square, Warren, MI 48093. Our fax number is 586-574-0770.

Completed applications must contain the following uploaded documentation:

• Drivers License
• High School Diploma
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate/proof of U.S. Citizenship
• If a current sworn Officer - Badge and ID
• If completed the academy or enrolled, but not yet a Police Officer - certificate of completion or proof of enrollment
• If not enrolled and not a current sworn officer, MCOLES Reading/Writing and Physical Agility completion documents.

Contact Information:

Human Resources Department
[e-mail]
586-574-4648

Benefits and Wages:

• Current Starting Salary: $75,253 - $101,207/year (After 5 years)
• Lateral transfer available for those that qualify:
  • Those with 2-5 years of experience will receive year 2 wage.
  • Those with 5+ years of experience will receive top of scale.
• The City of Warren provides an excellent benefit package including a defined benefit plan pension, health, dental and life insurance (no monthly premiums), paid vacation, sick time and holidays and lateral transfer pay. Officers with 2 or more years of full-time law enforcement experience may qualify for a higher starting wage. Please visit www.warrenpd.org for more benefit information.
• Special jobs, aside from Patrol, include: Community Policing, Special Response Team, Evidence Technician, Field Training Officer, K-9 Officer, Jail, Liquor Enforcement, Motor Traffic, School Resources Officer, Special Operations Surveillance, FBI, Homeland Security, Undercover Drug Enforcement and DEA.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Warren is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.