Police Officer

City of Madison Heights; MI • Madison Heights, MI

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Heights Police Department is accepting applications for dedicated Police Officers to uphold the City's commitment to excellence. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum Age 18
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must not have six or more active points on driving record
• Able to successfully pass a post-offer departmental criminal, civil and background investigation to the satisfaction of the department
• Able to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment physical and drug screen, and psychological examination
• Police Academy graduation, unless sponsored by the City
• Compliance with all of the Employment Standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers established by MCOLES

Nice To Haves

• Minimum Associate’s Degree or higher, sixty (60) credit hours from a fully accredited college or university
• Honorable discharge from one of the United States Military Service Branches
• Minimum 3 years prior experience as a Police Officer at a qualifying Department
• Graduated from the Police Academy and compliant with MCOLES standards
• Current sworn officers with no previous disciplinary issues

Responsibilities

• Enter into and successfully complete all necessary training, including in-service training with Madison Heights Police Department and other assigned schools.
• Receive further training as deemed necessary by the Madison Heights Police Department or mandated by the State of Michigan or United States Government.
• Work in numerous specialized units and assignments such as Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Narcotics Enforcement Teams (NET), FBI Task Force, Detective Bureau, Evidence Technician, K-9 Unit, Motor Unit, Bicycle Patrol Unit, Field Training Officer.
• Work 12-hour shifts.
• Work holidays as needed.
• Wear external body armor provided by the department.

Benefits

• TOP PAY WITH TOTAL COMPENSATION: $97,657 (July 1, 2026)
• $2,500 SIGNING BONUS
• TOP PAY AFTER 12 MONTHS FOR EVERYONE!
• Accelerated starting wages for Police Officers with prior experience
• Bonuses included in Total Compensation: Annual Uniform allowance, Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), Annual Holiday Bonus
• Defined Benefit Pension System with a 2.5% multiplier
• 4% towards HCSP
• Pension eligibility: Age 52 with 25 years of service
• Up to 200 hours paid vacation per year
• Up to 64 hours paid personal leave per year
• Up to 96 hours sick leave accrued per year
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Ample opportunities for overtime
• Holiday pay for holidays worked
• External wear body armor provided
• Departmental policy allowing tattoos and well-groomed beards
• Opportunity to work in numerous specialized units and assignments
• Education incentive
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance OR annual opt out incentive
• Free on-campus primary care health services and free generic prescriptions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree