Detroit Police Officer (Transit)

JOB LOCATION: DETROIT, MI

COMPANY: DETROIT TRANSIT POLICE (DETROIT TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION)

DESCRIPTION:

Detroit Transit Police Officers are MCOLES licensed officers with the authority to enforce the laws and city ordinances, while patrolling the city’s Transit systems. These systems include the Detroit People Mover Elevated Rail System, Detroit Department of Transportation city-wide bus system, Detroit Department of Transportation facilities and centers, and the M-1 Rail System.

PAY RATE:

Transit Police Officers: $49,400 - $69,200/yr (commensurate with every five years of qualifying law enforcement experience)plus overtime, holiday pay, shift premiums, education incentive for the completion of an Associate’s Degree or higher.

Pre-Service (Academy Sponsored) Employees: $46,800/yr.

BENEFITS:

Transit Police Officers: Medical, Dental, Optical, Life Insurance, Heath Saving Accounts, 457 investment plan and defined benefit pension qualification after 5 years of service. Plus, uniform allowance, sick time, excused time.

Pre-Service (Academy Sponsored) Employees: Medical, Dental, Optical, Life Insurance, Heath Savings Account, 457 investment plan and defined benefit pension qualification after 5 years of service.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Patrol shifts are currently 8-hours, which include 10 working days and 4 leave days in a pay period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MCOLES

Candidates can be current MCOLES licensed or expired MCOLES licensed (must be renewed and current upon hire)

OR

Pre-Service (Academy Sponsored) Candidates

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• U.S. Citizen
• No felony convictions
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
• MCOLES certifiable (successfully passed MCOLES reading, writing and physical agility standards).

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply through Indeed.com or send resume to: Lieutenant Edward Arnold at arnolde@detroitmi.gov or Melinda Arndt at marndt@thepeoplemover.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you MCOLES certifiable

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Michigan Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $32