Part-Time Police Officer

LAKE ORION POLICE DEPARTMENT - Part-Time Police Officer

OPENING DATE: 07/27/2026

CLOSING DATE: 08/27/2026

CONTACT PERSON: Chief of Police Mark Amundson

TELEPHONE:

EMAIL: amundsonm

WEBSITE: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

REPORTS TO: Chief of Police

• Must be at least 21 years of age
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• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Must be MCOLES licensed or eligible for licensure (MCOLES certifiable) at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and physical examination.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with department-issued firearms and maintain required qualifications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Experience with CLEMIS CAD/RMS, LEIN, or other public safety computer systems is preferred.
• Must possess strong communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Must be available to work a regular schedule of fewer than 30 hours per week, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional special events or emergency call‑outs.

• Patrol the Village to preserve the peace, protect life and property, and deter criminal activity.
• Respond to calls for service, emergencies, and citizen requests for assistance.
• Engage in community policing and foster positive relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Investigate criminal incidents, traffic crashes, and other reported events by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, and collecting evidence.
• Enforce Michigan laws and Village ordinances through warnings, citations, arrests, and other appropriate enforcement actions.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, citations, and other required documentation.
• Appear and testify in court, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Attend and successfully complete required departmental and professional training.
• Assist neighboring local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as appropriate.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Regular part-time position scheduled fewer than 30 hours per week.
• Shifts may include 8‑hour, 10‑hour, or 12‑hour assignments, as well as shorter shifts for special events, community functions, or operational needs.
• Must be available to work days, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional emergency call‑outs as assigned.
• STARTING DATE: ASAP

• Starting hourly wage: $27.75 per hour (subject to change based on the current collective bargaining negotiations).
• Regular part‑time position working fewer than 30 hours per week.
• Opportunities for extra‑duty assignments at Village Special Events, parades, festivals and other community events.
• Department‑issued uniforms and equipment provided.

Opportunities to work a variety of assignments, including bicycle patrol, marine patrol, and foot patrol.