Pre-Service Police Officer

Please check your email inbox, spam and junk folders for important communication regarding your hiring status. If you unsubscribe from emails, you will not receive notices to schedule interviews and testing. This position is not sponsored to the police academy. At the time of application, applicants must be currently accepted to or attending a MCOLES approved police academy or must be State of Michigan pre-service certifiable as a law enforcement officer. Must be State of Michigan pre-service certifiable as a law enforcement officer under Act 203, Public Acts of 1965 as amended or currently attending a Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) approved Basic Training School (Police Academy) at the time of application. Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or equivalent. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position as required by the Southfield Police Department, including operation of motor vehicles and other equipment. Must have no felony convictions and no record of serious misdemeanor convictions and be of a good moral character. Must have a valid Michigan driver's license. Out-of-state licenses are accepted provided the applicant can obtain a Michigan license. Good driving record as determined by the City of Southfield's standards. Must be able to meet the MCOLES Employment Standards. The selection process will include the completion of a City of Southfield application, a review of the applicant's qualifications, driving record and criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Selected candidates will be subject to an extensive level 4 background investigation, and must successfully pass a psychological evaluation and physical exam prior to employment. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. City of Southfield Driving Standards link: City of Southfield Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified by email to attend the oral board interview. Applicants must maintain all minimum requirements and certifications while waiting for consideration for employment. Names of the successful candidates will remain eligible for consideration for one year from placement on the eligibility list.This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements, and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. Individuals with special needs who may require assistance with the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. The City of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE #J-18808-Ljbffr Southfield, City of (MI)