Description

Make your career at Portage! The Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) offers employment for entry-level officers to start a bright future.  PDPS boasts a strong Field Training Officer program and specialty assignments as officers grow and develop.

Candidates who have completed a Michigan police academy and have less than 1 year of experience will start at $61,611.14.  Candidates with prior full-time experience will be hired at an advanced pay step based on prior years of experience, up to Step F.  Step F of the current Portage Police Officers’ Association collective bargaining agreement is currently paying $43.76. per hour/$91,014.69 annually.  Excellent benefits. Out-of-state officers or those who are separated from a police department for more than a year are subject to re-licensure requirements as defined by MCOLES and the Recognition of Prior Training & Education program. **ALL police officers are now eligible to receive a 5% ANNUAL ATTENDANCE BONUS!  $15,000 Sign-on bonus for New Lateral Transfers!

Requirements

All entry-level candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, possess an Associate’s degree, have completed a Michigan police academy and have no felony convictions, including expunged convictions.  Successful candidates must possess a valid Michigan driver's license upon hire.  Successful candidates must complete all required tests and evaluations including a pre-offer evaluation, oral board interview, background investigation, and if offered a position, a post-offer physical and psychological evaluation.

Candidates must complete the City of Portage online application.  Any questions should be directed to Human Resources at (269)329-4533.