Police Officer Requirements

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• Age 21 or older by the closing date for applications.
• Possess a valid license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan with a good driving record.
• United States Citizen
• 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.
• No felony convictions.
• HS Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must pass an oral board interview. 
• All applicants must be either:
  • A current police officer with two years full time experience, or;
  • With less than two years experience, must possess 62 semester credit hours or 93 quarter credit hours or;
  • MCOLES certified/certifiable or;
  • Enrolled in an MCOLES approved academy or;
  • Possess three years active duty military experience with honorable discharge or a minimum of four years military reserve experience with honorable discharge or proof of honorable service. 

Current police officer with two years experience -OR- With less than two years’ experience, possess 62 semester credit hours/93 quarter credit hours -OR- MCOLES certifiable (completed Police Academy) -OR- Currently enrolled in MCOLES approved Police Academy -OR- possess three years active duty military experience -OR- possess four years military reserve experience.

Waived - No Written Exam

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.

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.