Police Officer

Salary: $73,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4102026
Department: Michigan State Senate
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: N/A


Job Description
Protect the heart of Michigan government.

Join a small, professional team responsible for the safety and security of Michigan Senators, staff, and visitors inside the historic Capitol Complex. Your primary role focuses on public relations, critical incident preparedness and response, monitoring security camera systems from the Operations Center, and serving as the initial point of contact for visitors and providing them with directions and assistance. May provide security and protection at legislative events occurring outside the Capitol complex as needed. This is stable, meaningful law enforcement work in a professional, nonpartisan setting where your experience makes a direct impact.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting wage : $73,000
• Top end wage : $90,000
• Excellent state benefits package
• Strong retirement: up to a 9% contribution from the state (up to a 5% employee contribution match and 4% additional contribution from the State of Michigan)
• Salaried, non-civil service, at-will position with professional development support

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday daytime hours (7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.).
Rare weekend or after-hours security/protective details within Michigan only as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent required (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Minimum of five years professional law enforcement work experience required
• MCOLES certification as a Police Officer or eligible for immediate certification reinstatement required

Alternate Education and Experience

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and remain attentive for extended periods of time
• Ability to participate in physical training, such as defensive tactics and firearms qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of law enforcement functions and procedures
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Ability to comprehend and apply applicable Senate Rules, policies, regulations, and guidelines
• Preferred (not required):
  
  • Executive/dignitary protection experience
  • Investigative experience
  • Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Conducted Electrical Weapons

Additional Requirements and Information


This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all of the duties required of this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and the listed duties are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

STATUS: Salaried, with a standard benefits package
SALARY: $73,000 - $90,000
GOVERNING CAUCUS: Nonpartisan

This is a non-civil service, at-will position.

Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
The Michigan Senate employment benefits include an array of options from health insurance to retirement programs. This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are offered by the Michigan Senate.
Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include medical, dental, vision and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.
Leave Time

Full time/salaried employees receive 16 hours of personal time upon hire and accrue 8 hours of leave time per pay period.
Holidays

State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.
Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). The employee decides the amount deducted from their paycheck.
Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 5%).