Police Officer Requirements

Minimum Requirements

U.S. Citizen
21 years –of- age
Must possess a valid MI driver’s license
No felony convictions
High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
62 semester credit hours or 93 quarter credit hours
Educational requirements will be waived for applicants who possess three years active military duty –or- two years of full time certified police experience
Must be a current police officer, or be currently enrolled in an MCOLES approved academy
Must pass an extensive background investigation, physical exam, psychological exam and drug screening

Written Exam

Waived - No Written Exam

Educational Preference Point

One preference point will be added to a passing oral board score of 70 percent at the time the eligibility list is certified for education, for a Bachelor’s Degree or higher education in Criminal Justice or related field. You must provide ORIGINAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS to qualify.

Military Preference Point

One preference point will be added to a passing oral board score of 70 percent at the time the eligibility list is certified for veteran’s preference, for service during a period of war or receipt of an expeditionary or other campaign service medal during an emergency condition, with an honorable discharge. You must provide an ORIGINAL Form DD214 to qualify.

police officer Hiring Process

Application

Applications and necessary paperwork submitted to the Warren Police Department Recruiters in person or by email.

Oral Interview

Once your application packet is approved, an oral board interview will be scheduled.

Background Packets

Applicants who pass the oral board process will receive a background packet to complete which contains past employers information, credit history, personal references, education, military and more.

Medical Exam

Applicants who pass the initial background will be scheduled a medical exam.
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.

Psychological Exam

Applicants who pass the medical exam will be scheduled for a psychological exam.

Hire Date

Applicants will be scheduled a hire date and provided necessary new hire paperwork.