Police Recruit

Salary: $26.00 Hourly
Location : City of Muskegon, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-02806
Department: City of Muskegon
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Description of Work
Note: This posting is for a role with the City of Muskegon.

Under direct supervision, attends an approved Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills and physical capabilities to perform police service; performs related duties as required.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications


1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent necessary.

2. No specific work experience necessary.

3. Must be 20 years old at time of appointment to Police Officer.

4. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

5. A valid Michigan Driver's license and safe driving record required.

6. May not be Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified or certifiable.

7. Must have taken and passed the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Physical Fitness Test by the closing date of this posting.

Physical Conditions / Work Location


While performing the duties of a recruit, the employee may be exposed to actual and assimilations for educational purposes of the following; adverse weather conditions, extreme heat, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, bodily fluids and other dangers associated with crime of accident scenes, and other extremely dangerous situations. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to very loud. An employee in this position may be exposed to extreme emotional trauma as well, including dealing with injured, abused, traumatized, or deceased people.

Physical health, strength, and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work, as determined by a physical agility test and medical exam based on current MCOLES guidelines.

Must meet current MCOLES vision guidelines, including those for color, binocular, and peripheral vision.
Psychological suitability for police work determined by a psychological exam as required by MCOLES.

Additional Information

Evaluation Content Oral Examination - 100%

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen, complete physical, and psychological evaluation) and drug screening test given by a City appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for City employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the City regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the Muskegon County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the City system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for up to one year unless exhausted or extended.

The full job description can be found here

THE CITY OF MUSKEGON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

THE CITY OF MUSKEGON HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE
Required Defined Contribution Plan - MERS (DC Plan)

The defined contribution plan (referred to as the "DC Plan") is a retirement savings plan that is becomes 100% employee owned after 5 years during a graduated vesting process of 20% per year.

Under this mandatory plan, The City will contribute the equivalent of 13.0% of your wages into the plan. You will contribute an additional 6% of wages into the plan. The total contribution to the plan becomes 19.0% of wages per pay period.

For a more details, see the Defined Contribution Plan Participant Handbook.

Health Care Savings Program - MERS (HCSP)

The health care savings plan is a retirement savings plan for health care costs after retirement. This is a mandatory plan with a 6% employee contribution and a 6% employer contribution.

Optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

The city offers three different providers.

• Empower
• MissionSquare
• MERS

These plans are optional, and the employee can choose none, one, two, or all providers.

Information packets about each provider should be located inside your employee packet.

Resident Bonus

If you reside within the City limits of the City of Muskegon, you are also eligible for an additional 6% bonus of your regular wages.

Leave Time

• 84 Vacation leave hours after probation. (First year is pro-rated)
• 96 Sick leave hours per year (earned 3.7 hour per pay)
• Up to 48 Personal leave hours, floating holidays. (Pro-rated hours awarded first year, 12 hours per Qtr.
• 10 Paid holidays

Insurance

• Medical, Dental and Vision provided through Priority Health and Delta Dental.
• Two Medical Plans
  1. High Option - $42.42 per pay for single, $85.51 per pay for double, or $101.02 per pay for family.
  2. Low Option - $22.53 per pay for single, $40.76 per pay for double, or $47.33 per pay for family.
• No cost life insurance equal to 2x annual salary.
• No cost long-term disability insurance.