Police Officer (Lateral Transfer Bonus $15,000)

Job Description

Job Description

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Lateral Transfers!  5% Attendance Bonus! Make the move to Portage!

The Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) Lateral Entry Program affords certified, experienced Police Officers the opportunity to join the Portage Department of Public Safety – Police Division. Opportunities for officers who have excelled in their law enforcement careers and are up to the task of meeting the high standards of the PDPS are HERE!

Current police officers with full-time experience will be hired at an advanced pay step based on prior years of experience, up to Step F.  Step F of the current Portage Police Officers’ Association collective bargaining agreement is $95,565.42 annually ($45.94/hour). Step A for entry-level officers is $64,691.70 annually ($31.10/hour). *ALL police officers are now eligible to receive a 5% ANNUAL ATTENDANCE BONUS*.  This bonus is unique to Portage Public Safety and is not available anywhere else in the area!  For a more detailed listing of Incentives and Opportunities, visit -Recruiting

The Portage Department of Public Safety will offer lateral transfers to MCOLES-certified officers who are:

• Currently employed full-time as a police officer within the State of Michigan;
• A separated officer within the last year from full-time service with a police department within the State of Michigan; or
• An out-of-state officer currently employed full-time as a police officer and who qualifies for reciprocal licensure as defined by MCOLES.

All candidates must be certifiable officers and meet the following requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and 21 years old.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good record.
• Comply with the residency requirement of 30 miles from the Portage city limits within one year, paralleling the end of probation. 
• Must have no felony convictions, excluding expunged convictions.

Out-of-state officers or those separated from a police department for more than a year are subject to re-licensure requirements defined by MCOLES and the Recognition of Prior Training & Education program. Successful out-of-state candidates must also obtain a valid Michigan driver's license upon hire.  Successful candidates must complete all required tests and evaluations.

To learn more about the Portage Department of Public Safety- Police Division, please contact Lieutenant Kyle Doster at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com, or Sergeant Carlin Gabrielli at   View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. PPOA labor agreement.

A re you ready to make the move to Portage? APPLY NOW!

Additional Information

Police Recruitment Procedure

• Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.  Selected candidates will be invited to participate in Oral Board Interviews.
• Upon completion of Oral Board Interviews, recommendations may be made to complete a background investigation.
• If an offer is made, post-offer conditions include a psychological evaluation and a physical/drug screen.
• Once all the results are back, start dates will be determined with each of our new officers as appropriate.

Application Special Instructions

All questions during the application/hiring process should be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or by texting View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the city to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity; Positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy.