POSITION: Police Officer – Full Time – Lateral Pay for qualified candidates
Belleville Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. All Submissions must contain a cover letter, applicant resume, and City of Belleville Police Department employment application.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (include, but are not limited to):
- At least 21 years of age
- Be a United States citizen
- MCOLES licensed/eligible to be licensed
- A current, passing test score on the Law Enforcement exam through Empco
- No disqualifying criminal convictions
- Ability to perform the essential job functions of a police officer
- Associates Degree (minimum); or equivalent in Law Enforcement or related in field is required
- Possess a valid operator’s license w/an excellent driving record
- Must pass a drug screen, physical, psychiatric exam, and background investigation
- Complete all phases of hiring process
WAGE AND BENEFITS (*per current collective bargaining agreement through 12/31/2027):
- 12-hour shifts
- 17 paid holidays
- Vacation time earned annually beginning with 1 year of service
- MERS Defined Benefit Pension (E-2 w 1.5 multiplier) and MERS retirement health savings plan and 2.5% match into 457 MERS plan
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and compensatory time off
- Class B Uniforms with options of baseball cap
- Relaxed grooming standards & outer vest carriers
- Belleville Police Department operates in a unique fashion providing Officers with investigative opportunities. Officers are responsible for investigating and completing each of their own cases through the judicial process.
Accepting applications until the position is filled. The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer. Applications can be found on the City of Belleville’s website (link listed below). Please submit applications in person, by mail or email to the Director of Public Safety: Kfaull@belleville.mi.us
https://bellevilleonthelake.com/apply-for-a-job/