Police Officer

Police Officer

The Detroit Police Department offers an extraordinary range of career options, from street patrol and investigations to advanced tactical units, crime analysis, community relations and more. The Detroit Police Department has it all for anyone who is seeking the full spectrum of being a law enforcement officer in a major city. For more information on becoming a Detroit Police Officer, please visit the link below and watch the DPD hiring/training experience video.

A 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:

1. A police officer is responsible for the detection, prevention, and suppression of crime (e.g., proactive policing, etc.);
2. A police officer shall also be responsible for performing clerical duties as assigned by proper authority; and
3. A police officer shall ensure that all required forms, logs, etc., that are created by the officer are properly completed.

A police officer shall assume any other duties and responsibilities, which may be delegated by a superior officer or an entity with authority within the department.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• U. S. Citizen
• No felony convictions

All applicants must attach a front and back copy of a valid Driver's License to their application

All Out of State applicants must attach a copy of their Police Clearance and Department of Motor Vehicle Record to their application

Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health: Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits. Dental. Vision.
• Insurance: Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent. Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
• Paid Time Off: Sick Leave. Vacation. Holidays.
• Other Leave Benefits: Funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.
• Retirement Benefits: City Employees Retirement System. As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after: Completion of thirty (30) years of service; At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
• Advancement Opportunities: Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.