Want to ensure your future with strong pension benefits? How about joining a team with new leadership bringing fresh ideas? With opportunities to explore different specialty positions and strong community support, this opportunity could be just what you're looking for.

We're looking for dedicated and skilled individuals to join our team as Patrol Officers.

The Benefits of Choosing Us

• Increased financial security-dual pension & retirement plan options mentioned below
• ACT 345-Pension with a 2% multiplier
• 457 with a 2% employer match
• 14 different specialty positions/assignments
• Extra pay to work out (Physical Maintenance Program)
• Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
• Short & long term disability
• 3 Different types of Paid Time Off Banks
• Typical work weeks alternate between 2 & 5 days=84 hours a pay period

The City of Traverse City is seeking qualified individuals interested in Police Patrol positions. The City is seeking to fill two current vacancies.

Candidates considered qualified must have the following:

✓ Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Criminal Justice or other human services and two years related Law Enforcement experience.

✓ Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified or certifiable

✓ Successfully complete an in-depth physical examination

✓ Successfully complete an in-depth psychological examination

✓ Successfully complete an extensive physical fitness testing.

Final selection will be based on education, experience, physical testing, and oral interviews.

Residency requirement: 20-mile radius from nearest City limit within one (1) year of hire date. This is a union position under the Police Officers Association of Michigan, Patrol Unit. Starting wage is $25.53 per hour. Scheduled step increases at 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 36 months, and 48 months.

Effective July 1, 2024: Starting pay is $28.18 an hour. $28.18 - $33.47 an hour depending on step.

Effective July 1, 2025: $29.59 - $35.14 an hour depending on step.

Effective July 1, 2026: $30.77 - $36.55 an hour depending on step.

Effective July 1, 2024, years of experience and background will be considered for possible lateral pay transfers.

Competitive benefits package. A detailed job description and minimum qualifications can be viewed at https://www.traversecitymi.gov/userfiles/filemanager/tf7mqzxxzhehw6ctz64t/

Please submit resume, cover letter, a completed application, proof of certifications if applicable and a list of three professional references to the City of Traverse City, Human Resources Office, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684 or via email to citypers@traversecitymi.gov Applications can be found online under “application for employment” at https://www.traversecitymi.gov/jobs/jobs.html

Traverse City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.53 - $36.55 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Traverse City, MI 49686: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person