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.