Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF HARBOR SPRINGS

The City of Harbor Springs is accepting resumes from interested applicants for the position of Fulltime Police Officer for the Harbor Springs Police Department. All applicants must be MCOLES licensed or licensable at the time of appointment. Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma. Associates Degree or the equivalent college credit hours from an accredited college or university is desirable. Applicants must possess a valid Michigan drivers license.

Applicants should be comfortable working in a small resort town in northern Michigan and providing police services with problem solving and a community-oriented policing approach. Police officers are expected to engage in foot patrol, ride a bicycle, and provide motor vehicle patrol. Applicants must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and present an excellent professional image. Applicants must pass a physical exam with drug test, a psychological exam, and a thorough background investigation to be considered for employment.

The current salary range is $58,697 to $77,688 depending on experience and qualifications. The City offers a MERS Defined Benefit retirement program and optional packages that include health insurance, medical, dental, and optical. The Police Department operates on 12-hour shifts and provides generous Paid Time Off.

Qualified applicants should provide a letter of interest and a current resume including references to the Harbor Springs Police Department at 170 Zoll Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 or email it to Chief Kyle Knight at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please contact the Harbor Springs Police Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io with any questions. The deadline is Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:00PM or until filled.

Harbor Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and this position is covered under the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council.

Salary/Compensation: $58,697 - $77,688 per year