MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

ASSOCIATES DEGREE in Law Enforcement or two years of related college-level coursework or the equivalent in combined education and experience.  Two years experience in the Military Police or four years of any military experience with Honorable Discharge will be considered.
 

Current passing score on the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Physical Agility and Written Tests. Information on MCOLES can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/msp or by calling (517) 322-1417.  Apply directly with testing centers.

Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this position (listed on reverse) with or without reasonable accommodation as determined by a post-job-offer physical examination.
 

Dearborn residency not required, but must be willing to maintain residency within proximity to Dearborn Police Headquarters no greater than that which would allow an officer to respond in a timely manner for duty during an emergency.
 

Must meet all employment standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers as established by MCOLES including:

1. A valid driver's license and good driving record.
2. Good moral character and no record of criminal convictions (including expungements).
3. U. S. Citizenship.
4. Minimum age, 18 years.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:

This is entry level police work in the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, and the enforcement of criminal and traffic laws and local ordinances, as well as the apprehension of suspects and criminals. Employees must be able to independently exercise quick but sound judgment in applying police methods in emergency situations. As the employee acquires experience on the job additional responsibility will be granted. Employee works in a designated area on an assigned shift and may be assigned to special detail or training under supervision. Work is supervised by a superior officer through personal inspection, through review of reports, and through general appraisal of the effectiveness of the police service.

Employee interacts in a consistently pleasant and helpful manner to fellow employees, visitors, and citizens of the City of Dearborn and demonstrates the highest standards of internal and external customer service.

AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING OR
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED:
1. An official City of Dearborn application form; resume may be attached.
2. College transcripts or copy of request submitted to college.
3. Written notification from MCOLES of Physical Agility and Written Test scores.
4. Two professional letters of reference are required.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The results at each step in the application process will determine eligibility for continuation to subsequent steps.  The process will include application review, written exam, personal history questionnaire, oral-board interview, background investigation.

Non-certified officers who are selected will be enrolled in a police academy.  All candidates are required to successfully complete a Field Training Program during a one-year probation period.

POST EMPLOYMENT:
Must satisfactorily complete medical and psychological examinations prior to start date.