Police Officer

Protect the heart of Michigan government.

Join a small, professional team responsible for the safety and security of Michigan Senators, staff, and visitors inside the historic Capitol Complex. Your primary role focuses on public relations, critical incident preparedness and response, monitoring security camera systems from the Operations Center, and serving as the initial point of contact for visitors and providing them with directions and assistance. May provide security and protection at legislative events occurring outside the Capitol complex as needed.

This is stable, meaningful law enforcement work in a professional, nonpartisan setting where your experience makes a direct impact.

• Starting wage
  : $73,000
• Top end wage
  : $90,000
• Excellent state benefits package
• Strong retirement: up to a 9% contribution from the state (up to a 5% employee contribution match and 4% additional contribution from the State of Michigan)
• Salaried, non‑civil service, at‑will position with professional development support

Monday–Friday daytime hours (7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.). Rare weekend or after‑hours security/protective details within Michigan only as needed.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required (bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of five years professional law enforcement work experience required
• MCOLES certification as a Police Officer or eligible for immediate certification reinstatement required
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and remain attentive for extended periods of time
• Ability to participate in physical training, such as defensive tactics and firearms qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of law enforcement functions and procedures
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Ability to comprehend and apply applicable Senate Rules, policies, regulations, and guidelines

• Executive/dignitary protection experience
• Investigative experience
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Conducted Electrical Weapons

This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all of the duties required of this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and the listed duties are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at 517‑373‑1675.