Police Officer in Belleville
The Belleville Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer. The Belleville Police Department is a 24-hour full-service agency. The department provides many services to the residents, including: road patrol, criminal investigation, traffic control, citizen assistance, and other related activities. The department’s goal is to earn and maintain the community’s confidence by actively patrolling city streets, responding promptly to calls for assistance, and interacting with our local schools, civic organizations, and individual citizens.
Minimum Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- Be a United States citizen
- MCOLES licensed/eligible to be licensed
- A current passing test score on the Law Enforcement exam through Empco
- No disqualifying criminal convictions
- Ability to perform the essential job functions of a police officer
- Associate’s degree (minimum) or equivalent in Law Enforcement or related field is required
- Possess a valid operator’s license with an excellent driving record
- Must pass a drug screen, physical, psychiatric exam, and background investigation
- Complete all phases of the hiring process
WAGE and BENEFITS
Qualified lateral candidates start at max pay – annual $74,015.76 before paid holidays
- 12-hour shifts
- 17 paid holidays
- Vacation time earned annually beginning with 1 year of service
- MERS defined benefit pension (E-2 w 1.5 multiplier), MERS retirement health savings plan, and 2.5% match into 457 MERS plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and compensatory time off
- Class B uniform’s with options of Baseball cap
- Relaxed grooming standards & outer vest carriers
- The Belleville Police Department operates in a unique fashion providing Officers with investigative opportunities. Officers are responsible for investigating and completing each of their own cases through the judicial process.
*Pay based on current collective bargaining agreement through 12/31/2027
**Lateral pay for qualified candidates
How To Apply
If you are interested in being considered for a position with the Belleville Police Department, please submit your cover letter, resume, and application in person, by mail, or via email to the Director of Public Safety, Kris Faull. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Submit applications:
In person or by mail:
Belleville Police Department
6 Main Street
Belleville, MI 48111
By email:
[email protected]
For More Information
For questions and comments about the police officer position, please contact the Belleville Police Department at (734) 699-2710 or email at [email protected]; additionally, you can visit the Belleville Police Department’s website.