Police Officer Entry Level & Lateral Transfer

The Charter Township of Redford and the Redford Township Police and Fire Civil Service Commission are accepting new hire and Lateral Transfer applications for the position of Police Officer for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list. A Lateral Transfer candidate shall transfer directly into the established wage scale, based on the number of prior years of service:

• Starting (Non Lateral): $51,699
• 1 Year - $56,124
• 2 Years - $60,691
• 3 Years - $65,397
• 4+ Years - $72,000

· Top base rate pay in 2025 is: $77,929

·$3000 Academy Reimbursement After Successful Completion of Probation (Entry Level applicants)

$4,500 Bonus Pay each year for three years 2022 through 2024 ($13,500 total paid)

· 3% Incentive pay

· Gun & Uniform Allowances - $1,000 each

· 26 Vacation Days, 4 Personal Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays

· Defined Benefit Pension w/ 5% contribution; 2.5% multiplier after 25 years

· Deferred Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P.) after 25 years

· Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage; 20% Employee Contribution

· 12 Hour shifts; 2-week cycle (5 and 2)

· College Tuition Reimbursement