Police Officer

The City of St. Clair is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. The St. Clair Police Department is a professional law enforcement agency committed to community service, integrity, and public safety. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a strong labor agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council. Under the supervision of the Chief of Police and command staff, Police Officers perform a full range of law enforcement duties, including patrol, investigations, community policing, traffic enforcement, emergency response, and related public safety services.

Full-Time Wage and Benefits:

• Hourly Rate
  
  Schedule:
  
  Starting: $24.90/hour - $33.18/hour after five years of service - Lateral entry pay consideration available for candidates with prior police service.
• Shift Schedule - 12-hour patrol shifts: every other weekend off
• Shift Premium for afternoon and midnight shifts
• 11 Paid Holidays annually
• Health Insurance Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO medical coverage/Optional MESSA coverage available. Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentive
• Retirement & Post-Employment Benefits - MERS Retirement System, Healthcare Savings Program contributions for eligible employees
• Personal Leave: 24 hours per year
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year (8 hours/month)
• $450 annual uniform allowance
• Employer-paid life insurance (up to $50,000)
• Annual education bonus
• Fitness time/Membership
• Facial hair and tattoos allowed
• Opportunities for advanced training, including evidence tech., firearms, defensive tactics and other instructor certifications.

Please complete the attached application and return it to the City of St. Clair Police Department at 547 N Carney Dr., St. Clair, MI 48079, or email it to

The City of St. Clair is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

• Must meet Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) requirements.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully complete the field training program.
• Ability to pass background investigation, medical exam, and psychological evaluation.

• High school graduation or GED equivalent is required; an Associates or Bachelors degree is preferred.
• Considerable training in self-defense, crowd control, radar usage, precision driving, legal updates, first aid and other law enforcement training is preferred.