What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Bloomfield Township?
Summary Of Benefits At Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, emphasizing health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health Insurance: Employees receive Cigna PPO coverage with low premiums—$50/single or $100/family per pay period—and annual deductibles of $2,000/single and $4,000/family. Opt-out incentives include $3,000 (single) or $6,000 (family). Additional health perks include dental, vision, telehealth, and wellness rewards up to $150. The Township also contributes to a Health Savings Accounts: $1,500 for singles and $3,000 for families.
Disability & Life Insurance: The Township provides a $50,000 employee life insurance with a $50,000 accidental death/dismemberment rider, along with $5,000 coverage for your spouse and $2,500 for dependent children. The Short Term Disability benefit includes 70% of weekly pay and the Long Term Disability benefit is 66.67% of monthly pay, at no cost to you.
Retirement Plans: The Township contributes 14% to a defined contribution plan (401a) that is fully vested after 7 years. We also offer a retiree health savings plan with a $3,000 annual contribution for the first 5 years by the Township and a mandatory 3% employee contribution. This benefit increases to $4,500 a year for years 5 to 15 years, and then $6,000 per year over 15 years of service.
Additional Perks: Lasik surgery reimbursement of $500, voluntary savings plans such as 457 deferred compensation, 529 college plans and so much more.
This benefits package reflects Bloomfield Township’s commitment to employee well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
Job Description
A sworn Police Officer enforces laws and patrols authorized areas in a professional, responsive, and efficient manner. In partnership with the community, a Police Officer is responsible for maintaining order in Bloomfield Township, protecting life and property, performing investigations, preventing crime, preserving the peace, regulating traffic, rendering aid, providing information to citizens, and performing related work as required. Police Officers provide all services while maintaining a tradition of integrity and honor. Shift assignments include weekends, holidays, days, nights or special hours as required.
Application Requirements
Compensation Details
Day 1 no experience: 56,190.02
6 months: 68,747.08
1 year 82,469.49
2 year 88.786.85
3 year 95,556.84
4 year 100,334.69
Lateral pay with 3 years of experience $90,952.38
Lateral pay with 2 years of experience $86,621.32
Military Experience/1 year experience $82,496.49
How To Apply
Complete the Questionnaire and Employment Application, below.
Applications May Be Mailed To
The Bloomfield Township Police Department
ATTN: Captain Brown
4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Or emailed to: Captain Brown
Hand delivered to the station 24 hours a day.
Questionnaire
Employment Application
Additional Information
Detailed Job Description
This position is part of the Bloomfield Township Police Officers Labor Council (POLC) Union.
Bloomfield Township offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, emphasizing health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Health Insurance: Employees receive Cigna PPO coverage with low premiums—$50/single or $100/family per pay period—and annual deductibles of $2,000/single and $4,000/family. Opt-out incentives include $3,000 (single) or $6,000 (family). Additional health perks include dental, vision, telehealth, and wellness rewards up to $150. The Township also contributes to a Health Savings Accounts: $1,500 for singles and $3,000 for families.
Disability & Life Insurance: The Township provides a $50,000 employee life insurance with a $50,000 accidental death/dismemberment rider, along with $5,000 coverage for your spouse and $2,500 for dependent children. The Short Term Disability benefit includes 70% of weekly pay and the Long Term Disability benefit is 66.67% of monthly pay, at no cost to you.
Retirement Plans: The Township contributes 14% to a defined contribution plan (401a) that is fully vested after 7 years. We also offer a retiree health savings plan with a $3,000 annual contribution for the first 5 years by the Township and a mandatory 3% employee contribution. This benefit increases to $4,500 a year for years 5 to 15 years, and then $6,000 per year over 15 years of service.
Additional Perks: Lasik surgery reimbursement of $500, voluntary savings plans such as 457 deferred compensation, 529 college plans and so much more.
This benefits package reflects Bloomfield Township’s commitment to employee well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
Job Description
A sworn Police Officer enforces laws and patrols authorized areas in a professional, responsive, and efficient manner. In partnership with the community, a Police Officer is responsible for maintaining order in Bloomfield Township, protecting life and property, performing investigations, preventing crime, preserving the peace, regulating traffic, rendering aid, providing information to citizens, and performing related work as required. Police Officers provide all services while maintaining a tradition of integrity and honor. Shift assignments include weekends, holidays, days, nights or special hours as required.
Application Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university. Exceptionally well-qualified applicants may apply in their senior year of college.
- Weight and height proportionate as indicated by accepted medical standards.
- Eyesight corrected to 20/20
- No felony convictions
- Minimal traffic record
- Passed MCOLES pre-employment batteries
- Be certifiable by MCOLES
- Pass a department physical exam
- Become an Oakland County resident or live within a county that borders Oakland County within one (1) year of official appointment or hiring date.
- Pass a psychological test by a licensed psychologist selected by Bloomfield Township.
- Pass a drug screen.
Compensation Details
Day 1 no experience: 56,190.02
6 months: 68,747.08
1 year 82,469.49
2 year 88.786.85
3 year 95,556.84
4 year 100,334.69
Lateral pay with 3 years of experience $90,952.38
Lateral pay with 2 years of experience $86,621.32
Military Experience/1 year experience $82,496.49
How To Apply
Complete the Questionnaire and Employment Application, below.
Applications May Be Mailed To
The Bloomfield Township Police Department
ATTN: Captain Brown
4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Or emailed to: Captain Brown
Hand delivered to the station 24 hours a day.
Questionnaire
Employment Application
Additional Information
Detailed Job Description
This position is part of the Bloomfield Township Police Officers Labor Council (POLC) Union.
Salary : $86,621 - $90,952