Detroit Police Officer

Be the change you want to see. Come join DPD and help out the community. We are looking to fill 300 officer positions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Upon getting hired and accepted into the Detroit Police Academy Student Police Officers will start getting paid bi-weekly and receive full benefits (dental, vision, health, life insurance). The Detroit Police Academy is 6 months long and the schedule is Monday through Friday 7a-3p or 1p-9p. After graduating the Detroit Police Academy Student Police Officer will be MCOLES Certified and be sworn in as Detroit Police Officers. A Detroit Police Officer shall be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, and the apprehension of criminals.

We offer an extraordinary range of career options, from street patrol and investigations to advanced tactical units. There are over 90 different units which include-Crime Analysis, Domestic Violence, Media Relations, Homicide, Human Recourses, I.T, K9, Gang Intel, Arson, Vice, Child Abuse, Recruiting, and Community Relations plus many more. Detroit Police currently has 13 precincts in the city, 3 different shifts for patrol (mornings, afternoons, and midnights) which are 8 hours each.

BENEFITS

Additional 2% for hires with at least 2 years college credit from an accredited college or university at hire

Tuition Reimbursement ($2000) after 1 year continuous service following the completion of the Detroit Police Academy

Annual Step Increases for the first 5 years of employment

Student Police Officers are paid while attending training; training is provided through the Detroit Police Academy

Shift Differential (Afternoon, Midnight)

Off-Duty Court Appearances

Uniform Allowance

Medical, Dental and Optical Insurance Plans

Three (3) Paid Holidays per Year

Four (4) Floating Holidays

Twenty (20) Vacation Days per Year

Retirement Plan

REQUIREMENTS

-Must be at least 18 years of age

-Possess a valid Driver’s License

-High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution

-U.S. Citizenship

-No Felony Convictions

CONTACT OFFICER SANCEN

313-400-7743

Sancene342@detroitmi.gov

Please email P.O Sancen provide NAME, EMAIL, NUMBER for application link and additional application information.