The City of Lincoln Park is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer.
The annual wage schedule effective October 1, 2023: With salary increases on 1/1/2024 and 7/1/2024.
- Start: $62,400.00
- 6 months $65,592.57
- 12 months $69,435.31
- 18 months $72,113.70
- 24 months $75,042.24
- 30 months $79,389.22
The City shall have the right to place an employee up to the two (2) year starting wage based on previous law enforcement experience.
Minimum qualifications of applicant:
- 21 years of age
- Legally employable in the United States
- High School Diploma or GED
- No felony convictions
- Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
- Must meet all MCOLES employment standards
- Certified or able to be certified as a Michigan Law Enforcement Officer. (Certified not required but preferred. The city offers opportunities for paid police academy training.)
All candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological and physical exam with drug screen.
During the application process, we request the following documents:
- Copy of Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Copy of valid State of Michigan Drivers License
- Transcripts of all college or university work completed
- Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Pre-Employment Testing Results for written and physical agility tests
- Copy of MCOLES Training Certification or College Diploma stating MCOLES Certifiable
- Completed copy of the "Background Screening Application Form"
You may either upload the above either electronically during the application process or via mail/ deliver in person.
Please note, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered until we receive all the necessary required application materials.