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Public Safety Officer

Farmington Public Safety
Farmington, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Job description:

The Farmington Public Safety Department is now hiring for public safety officer positions, with cross-training in police, fire, and emergency services. Paid police or fire academy sponsorships are available. Farmington Public Safety Department is family-oriented and has overwhelming community support while employing 23 full-time Public Safety Officers and 15 paid on-call firefighters.

Available Opportunities:

  • Patrol
  • Detective Bureau
  • School Liaison
  • Range Officer
  • Bike Office
  • Fire Marshal
  • Fire Investigator
  • Evidence Technician
  • Fire Instructor
  • OakTac Mobile Field Force
  • Oakland County Hazmat Team
  • Oakland County Technical Rescue Team

Benefits

  • $850 annual uniform allowance.
  • 12-hour shifts.
  • Lateral hire incentives.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Pistol/Rifle purchase program.
  • Paid Tuition Reimbursement up to a Master’s Degree.
  • External vest carriers.
  • Supplemental MERS 457 retirement program.
  • MERS Defined Benefit Pension (2.5%): 25 years and age 50 (75% funded.)
  • health insurance (Individual, Married, Family.)
  • Longevity pay.
  • 14 vacation days in year one, maxing out at 24 vacation days.
  • Paid sick/emergency leave.
  • Relaxed tattoo policy.

The City of Farmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must meet the current selection and hiring standards of the Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council (MFFTC). To hold these positions, members must have attained a minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent credit hours if pursuing a more advanced degree.

Applicants meeting the job discription who wish to apply should complete a Farmington Public Safety application. Application and supporting documents should be emailed to Commander James Wren at jwren@farmgov.com

Applications and additional information can be located at the below link.

https://farmgov.com/city-services/public-safety/employment/public-safety-officer/

Pay: $58,605.00 - $91,397.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,605 - $91,397

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