Public Service Aides (PSA’s) are civilian employees who want to become Romulus Police Officers through a sponsorship in the police academy. PSA’s are provisional employees who may work (full or part-time) on different shifts to assist the Department with operations and officers in their daily duties.

The PSA position brings potential police officer candidates onboard and gives them an opportunity to gain valuable experience in policing before being sponsored in the police academy.

New PSA’s will go on police ride-alongs and receive training in a variety of police related technologies. Once established, they will perform a range of tasks including working the police front desk, assisting officers with processing and booking prisoners, interacting with PD visitors, conducting routine preliminary investigations for front-desk reports and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Pay and Benefits

Part-time max 29 hours per week (no benefits)

Full-time 40 hours (O.T. and benefits)

Feb. 2024 - $20.00

July 2024 - $20.60

July 2025 - $21.22

July 2026 - $21.85

Why you should apply now

The Romulus Police Department has openings! We’re looking for qualified candidates to sponsor in the police academy. PSA’s will work with the Romulus Police Department and have the opportunity to become familiar with policing practices, get to know the department and, if successful, be sponsored in the police academy - all while being paid. Once in the academy you will be paid police officer wages and benefits (top pay 90k 5yrs.)!

Requirements

To be considered for hire and sponsorship, candidates:

• Must be capable of being certified by MCOLES standards.
• Must eventually pass the MCOLES pre-employment reading and writing test.
• Must eventually pass the MCOLES physical standards test for determining fitness for the performance of duties.
• Must be 18 years of age as of the date of application.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an exemplary criminal history with no felony convictions.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver License with good driving record. Out of state applicants must provide current driving record at time of application and obtain State of Michigan license within one (1) month of employment.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 with no major defects; normal color perception and hearing.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills in order to deal with the public in a friendly and professional manner, yet respectfully firm when needed.
• Must possess the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and be able to determine the proper course of action.
• Must have the ability to react quickly and calmly under stressful situations.
• Must pass all city pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a police background investigation and psychological examination.
• The PSA position is provisional and designed to be for a maximum of 24 months per candidate. PSA’s not selected for sponsorship may be rotated out if sponsorship vacancies exist

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you a United States Citizen?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person