Police Officer

Salary: $30.60 - $37.19 Hourly
Location : Battle Creek, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Police Department
Division: PD/PD
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: POLC - NS


The City of Battle Creek ("The City") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Description
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND/OR ATTENDING A POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Individuals seeking sponsorship to attend a Police Academy, please apply to the Police Recruit position

Scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & TURNED IN BEFORE AN INTERVIEW CAN BE SCHEDULED

Performs responsible law enforcement and patrol duties; Maintains order in an assigned district or as assigned; Regulates traffic, protects life and property and prevents crime and disorder; and performs related work as required. Work performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or his/her designee.

Essential Functions

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio-equipped cruiser to prevent crime and disorder, to protect life and property, to direct traffic, investigate accidents, and enforce motor vehicle operations and parking regulations.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; explains and enforces applicable State and local laws and ordinances.
• Investigates suspicious activities; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; conducts searches; apprehends and arrests violators of the law.
• Serves criminal processes including warrants and subpoenas.
• Writes and issues tickets for infractions such as parking, traffic, and ordinance violations.
• Restores order when called to the scene of traffic accidents or other emergencies.
• Assists elderly and ill people, gives first aid, and locates missing persons and lost children; guards prisoners and assumes responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody.
• Keeps records and makes reports of accidents, complaints, criminal offenses, and other incidents.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public.
• Obtains and preserves evidence, testifies in court, and otherwise assists in the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Ensures vehicle is properly maintained and performs vehicle inspections; maintains individual equipment.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
• May be assigned to investigation, crime lab, narcotics, gang, emergency response team, community service, or other technical or special support operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be nineteen (19) years of age on date of appointment.
• Associates degree with coursework in criminal justice or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Licensed as a police officer with an "Active" or "Inactive" status as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), OR licensed in another state with an equivalent status and subject to meeting MCOLES' licensing requirements. 1-3 or more years' experience as an MCOLES licensed law enforcement officer.
• Honorably discharged Veterans from the USA Armed Forces must supply a copy of your DD-214.

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual preferred.
• Legally able to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license..
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis
• Candidates with NO prior law enforcement experience or certification are eligible to apply for the Police Recruit position.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions


Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position: Running, driving motor vehicles at a high rate of speed, Lifting (over 50 lbs.), pushing or pulling, climbing, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, talking, contact with the general public, working alone, overtime, inside and outside and at night
At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future.


Full-time employee benefits - Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.


Medical : Choose from a PPO plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue or an HMO plan with Blue Care Network and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.


Virtual Care : Included with your BCBSM and BCN health care plan.


Dental : 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue


Life Insurance : 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee's base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.


Sickness and Accident : 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.


Retirement Savings :

• 457 through Mission Square with employer match
• MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS

Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest


Paid Time Off : Generous PTO package - Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.


Paid Holidays : 13 paid holidays per year


Voluntary Benefits :

• Supplemental Term and Whole life
• Critical Illness
• Hospitalization
• Accident
• Vision - NVA
• Lifecare Ambulance Service
• Flexible Spending Account
• Global Emergency Assistance Services

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In addition to the above, some positions may qualify for:

• Flexible Schedule/Remote Work
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Educational Stipends
• Longevity pay
• Tool and safety allowances
• Employer-paid uniforms
• Cell phone allowance
• Military pay differential
• Professional development opportunities
• Ability to earn compensatory time
• Retiree health savings plan