THREE RIVERS POLICE DEPARTMENT – POLICE OFFICER

We Are TR; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The City of Three Rivers Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Police Officer position in Three Rivers, MI. MCOLES certification is required; however, the City will sponsor qualified non-certified candidates through a MCOLES-approved police academy.

Under general supervision, Police Officers perform professional law enforcement duties to protect life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention, investigations, and community policing

Qualifications

• MCOLES certified or certifiable.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Respond to calls for service including criminal, traffic, and emergency incidents.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
• Engage in community policing and public interaction.
• Safely operate department vehicles, firearms, and other police equipment.
• Exercise sound judgment under stressful and emergency conditions.

Skills

MCOLES certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Position:THREE RIVERS POLICE DEPARTMENT - POLICE OFFICER

Location: Three Rivers, MI

Job Id:274

# of Openings:1

THREE RIVERS POLICE DEPARTMENT - POLICE OFFICER

(Certified or Non-Certified - Academy Sponsorship Available)

Position Summary

The City of Three Rivers Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Police Officer position. MCOLES certification is required; however, the City will sponsor qualified non-certified candidates through a MCOLES-approved police academy.

Under general supervision, a Police Officer performs professional law enforcement duties to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. This position requires knowledge of modern policing principles, including crime prevention, investigation, and community policing techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
• Respond to calls for service including criminal, traffic, and emergency incidents
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records
• Engage in community policing and public interaction
• Safely operate department vehicles, firearms, and other police equipment
• Exercise sound judgment under stressful and emergency conditions

Minimum Qualifications (Required at Time of Hire)

• MCOLES certified or certifiable
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Michigan Driver's License
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field

Hiring Process and Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates must successfully complete the following:

• Physical agility examination
• Oral board interview
• Criminal background check

As a condition of employment, finalists must also pass:

• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination
• Drug screening

Compensation and Benefits

Certified Police Officer

This is a full-time union position with the following starting wages:

• $54,892 annually (starting)
• $60,653 after one (1) year
• $67,927 after two (2) years

Wages subject to change per union contract.

Benefits include:

• 2.25% multiplier
• F50/25 and F55/15 early retirement riders
• 10-year vesting
• 7.4% employee contribution
• Vacation:
  • 90 hours after one (1) year
  • 200 hours after fifteen (15) years
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday
• Excellent health, dental, and optical insurance:
  • Single employee contribution: $154.42
  • Family contribution: $308.85

Ask about our $7,000 sign-on bonus for certified officers!

Non-Certified Police Officer (Police Recruit - Academy Sponsorship Provided)

Non-certified candidates will be hired as non-union Police Recruits and sponsored by the City of Three Rivers to attend and complete a MCOLES-approved police academy.

• Police Recruit wage: $18.00 per hour while attending the academy
• Upon successful completion of the academy and MCOLES certification, recruits will transition to the Union Police Officer Role and pay scale.

Full Time Police Recruits receive the same excellent benefits package outlined above, including pension, paid holidays, vacation accrual, and health insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE / AA / MF / H / V
City of Three Rivers