Patrol Officer

St. Clair Shores Police Department

The St. Clair Shores Police Department is seeking qualified patrol officer candidates who possess strong leadership, communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills. Patrol officers perform a variety of law enforcement duties which include patrolling assigned areas, investigating criminal and suspicious incidents, responding to calls, arresting suspects, preparing incident reports, and traffic‑related duties. Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors, and often in inclement weather.

Full Time Patrol Officer

Opening Date:
August 20, 2024

Closing Date:
Until positions filled

Contact information:
Officer Raymond (586) 445‑5309 or

To Apply:

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Applicants should be in good physical condition and able to perform all essential job functions. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, trustworthy, compassionate, respectful, and able to exercise sound judgement with a strong desire to serve the community.

• Responding to emergency and non‑emergency calls for service.
• Investigating illegal activities, traffic crashes, suspicious situations, domestic disturbances, animal complaints, etc.
• Report writing and incident documentation.
• Arresting and transporting suspects.
• Dealing with emotionally disturbed persons.
• Vehicular and foot patrol duties.
• Gathering and logging evidence.
• Writing citations and testifying in court.
• Enforcing local, state, and federal laws.
• Interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses.
• Safely handling and maintaining proficiency with department‑issued weapons.
• Assisting the public with miscellaneous concerns and guiding them toward the appropriate resources (Community Policing).

The City of St. Clair Shores is an equal opportunity employer.

• Birth Certificate
• Driver's License
• College Transcripts (if applicable) – a copy of your diploma is NOT acceptable.
• Letter from Police Academy indicating date of graduation (if applicable)

• Must be a citizen of the United States and at least 21 years old at time of hire.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credits at time of hire OR at least two years of full‑time sworn police officer experience.
• Must be licensed by MCOLES or licensable under MCOLES standards.
• Individuals may apply if currently enrolled in an MCOLES licensed Police Academy or Police Licensing Program; applicants must complete all academy training and pass the state licensing exam before potential employment.
• Veterans of any branch of the United States Military who qualify for the MCOLES Military Police Basic Training Program are encouraged to apply.
• All applicants must meet the criminal history and background check requirements of the City of St. Clair Shores Police Department.
• Certification must be maintained to remain on the eligibility list.