Detroit Police Department -- Entry Level Police Officer

Company

Detroit Police Department

Description

The Detroit Police Department welcomes individuals who are looking to enter an exciting career in law enforcement. With more than 2,500 law enforcement officers, covering more than 139 square miles and a population in excess of 670,000 residents, this is why you should join DPD: - Starting pay is over $20/Hr. while attending the Police Academy - Ability to work Secondary Employment starting at $28/hr. up to 32 hrs./week (additional pay) - Standby Pay for certain assignments (paid for up 16 hrs./week) - Maximum pay after Five (5) years is over $30/Hour - Overtime available (at the Department's needs) - Uniform and equipment provided - Up to $2000 in Tuition Reimbursement - Education Incentive 2% additional pay for 60 credit hours or more - Special appointments to Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO) or Training Corporal by the Chief - Promotion to Detective and Sergeant (exam) with a minimum of two years (bachelor's degree) - Retirement Plan (20 years minimum or vested at 10 years) - No maximum age (minimum 18 years old to be hired) - Over 100 Units, including patrol, undercover, plainclothes assignment, Special Response Team (SRT), Aviation, K-9, Bomb Squad, Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Peer Support Unit, Internal Affairs, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Homicide Unit, Special Victims Unit (SVU), ability to work as a Task Force Officer (TFO) with County, State and Federal partners, in addition to other special assignments. For more information and an application, go to . Contact the DPD Recruiting at or DPD Field Recruiting via e-mail at . DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The City of Detroit Police Department is committed to maintaining a police force that reflects the diversity of the community. The City of Detroit is constantly striving to provide the highest level of public service by men and women from all backgrounds and cultures to maintain a police department that is responsive to the needs of the total community. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or other criteria prohibited by city, state or federal law.The Detroit Police Department is a model of sustained policing excellence that places our neighborhoods and people first. - Chief of Police James E. Craig
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