Grand Blanc Police Officer Position Opening
The City of Grand Blanc Police Department is growing its team and currently has openings for Police Officer positions. The department serves just over 8,000 residents in under 4 square miles and maintains one of the lowest crime rates in Genesee County.
Job Description
The Police Officer position involves performing responsible law enforcement duties to maintain order within the City, regulate traffic, protect life and property, prevent crime, and quell civil disorder. Officers investigate crimes and conduct follow-up investigations on major cases, procuring and preserving evidence while preparing detailed reports on their assignments. They also attend seminars and training sessions as necessary and perform related duties as required.
An employee in this position may be required to perform any or all of the essential responsibilities, duties, and functions of a Police Officer as outlined in the job description.
Salary
The salary starts at $28.25/hour and can increase up to $38.14/hour after 4 years.
The City of Grand Blanc will honor prior experience as a full-time police officer with another agency for pay purposes. Once the officer has successfully completed the FTO program, the officer will be placed on the pay scale equal to their level of experience.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Requirements
To qualify for employment, the candidate must meet the following criteria before the interview:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid Driver’s License
- An Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice ora related field of study
- Currently Certified or Certifiable, in accordance with the standards set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)
- Live within, or be willing to relocate to, a 30-mile radius of the City of Grand Blanc’s borders within one year of hire.
Those who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be contacted for an interview.
A series of oral examinations will be conducted for applicants who meet the minimum requirements. The interviews will be held at a time and place to be announced. They will evaluate the candidate’s personal characteristics, potential ability to perform the job, and the quality and relevance of their training and experience.
Applicant(s) who have been chosen to advance in the process after the oral examinations will be required to pass an intensive background investigation, pre-employment physical, drug test, and psychological examinations.
Benefits
- Attractive 401A Plan: 10% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
- Optional 457 Plan: Includes employer match (up to $1,750)
- 12-hour shifts: Pay periods of 80 hours
- 3% night shift premium
- Healthcare benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous time-off policies:
- Vacation time: Up to 160 hours
- Personal time: 56 hours
- Comp time: 60 hours+
- Sick time: 8 hours earned monthly, max of 320 hours
- Personal time: 56 hours
For a full explanation of benefits, please review the union contract between the City of Grand Blanc and the Grand Blanc Police Officers Association.
How to Apply as a Police Officer in Grand Blanc
If you are interested in and wish to be considered for a position with the City of Grand Blanc Police Department, you must complete an application online. Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the Chief of Police, Brian Lipe at the City of Grand Blanc Police Department.
Grand Blanc City Police Department
203 E. Grand Blanc Rd.
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
For More Information
If you have questions or comments about the police officer positions, please contact Chief of Police, Brian Lipe by email at [email protected]; additionally, you can visit the City of Grand Blanc Police Department website.
The City of Grand Blanc Police Department is a fully accredited, Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.