City of Royal Oak Police Department – Police Officer
Opening Date: 12/6/2024
Closing Date: 1/11/2025
Salary: $73,050 – $88,100
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A Police Officer is responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work will usually consist of routine patrol tasks performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. A superior officer regularly checks the work of a Police Officer and gives specific instructions and assistance when special problems arise, although the Police Officer is required to exercise independent discretion when faced with emergency conditions. Work may involve an element of personal danger. Communications are maintained with headquarters through a two-way radio system.
A Police Officer upon application, shall meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of two years of college education*, at least 60 semester hours, from an accredited a recognized college or university. (Applicants must meet this requirement by the end of this semester.)
- YOU MUST ATTACH OR SEND US PROOF OF EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMA COPY) PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE)
- If applicant does not have 60 college credit hours, then the following experience may be considered at the department’s discretion:
• Four years of full-time active duty military service
• Two years as a sworn full time police officer
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
- Must have passed the Pre-Certification Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards written and physical agility tests as required by state law, and as evidenced by a valid official notification
- (YOU MUST ATTACH OR SEND US PROOF PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE)
- Have a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit with good driving record.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
- Upon hire, applicants must visit www.empco.net to register for the EMPCO Police Officer exam, complete the exam, and have a passing score on file with EMPCO. NOTE: not needed to apply, but needed before being hired.
- There is a fee to take the examination, but results of this one test will be accepted by all participating police departments in Michigan. The City of Royal Oak requires a minimum passing score of 70%.
- Applicants must submit a City of Royal Oak employment application packet and a completed PHQ.
- Only if you are unable to complete an online application, please contact Human Resources at 248-246-3070, or stop by our office to pick up a paper application.
- Please be sure to provide proof of education, MCOLES pre-certification written and physical agility test results, and DD-214 if you are claiming veteran status.