Full Time Police Officer

The City of Lincoln Park is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer.

The annual wage schedule effective 7/1/2025.

• Start: $66,200.16
• 6 months $69,586.93
• 12 months $73,663.92
• 18 months $76,505.42
• 24 months $79,612.32
• 30 months $84,224.03

The City shall have the right to place an employee up to the two (2) year starting wage based on previous law enforcement experience.

Minimum qualifications of applicant:

• 21 years of age
• Legally employable in the United States
• High School Diploma or GED
• No felony convictions
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
• Must meet all MCOLES employment standards
• Certified or able to be certified as a Michigan Law Enforcement Officer. (Certified not required but preferred. The city offers opportunities for paid police academy training.)

All candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological and physical exam with drug screen.

During the application process, we request the following documents:

• Copy of Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED
• Copy of valid State of Michigan Drivers License
• Transcripts of all college or university work completed
• Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Pre-Employment Testing Results for written and physical agility tests
• Copy of MCOLES Training Certification or College Diploma stating MCOLES Certifiable
• Completed copy of the "Background Screening Application Form"

You may either upload the above either electronically during the application process or via mail/ deliver in person.

Please note, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered until we receive all the necessary