Recruitment
The heart of the department is the uniform road patrol. These officers work twelve hour shifts, providing 24 hour police coverage. Supplementing the road patrol are several specialized areas which officers can apply for. These areas include:
Specialized Units
- Detective Bureau
- Youth Bureau Detective
- School Resource Officer
- MSP Multijurisdictional Drug Enforcement Team (MANTIS)
- Special Response Team (SRT)
- Dive Team
- Marine Unit
- Evidence Technicians
- Medical Examiner Investigators
- Honor Guard
- Accident Investigation Team
- Fire Investigation
- Field Training Officer Programs
- Firearms / Armorer / Less Lethal Instructors
- Bicycle Team
- Community Police Officer Program
We have road officers qualified as Evidence Technicians, Accident Specialists, Firearms Instructors, Taser Instructors , Bicycle Officers, and Marine Unit Officers.
The department is currently housed in a facility shared with the Monroe County Sheriff Department. The facility includes a weight room, indoor shooting range, and training room. It is located in the heart of downtown Monroe, adjacent to City Hall and the Courthouse.
Patrol cars are computer equipped, giving officer’s LEIN access and the ability to communicate with any police agency in Monroe County. Reports are computer generated and the police station has Internet Capability. Photographic evidence is caught on digital cameras and officers use both radar and laser. These are just a few of the technological advancements in use by the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- All applicants must be 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
- Must have a diploma from an accredited high school or its equivalent.
- Applicants must be MCOLES certified or certifiable.
- The candidate must possess normal visual acuity. Distance vision must be 20/40 or better uncorrected for each eye. 20/20 each eye separate with correction. Visual field must be normal.
- Must be able to pass color vision.
- Prior to being hired, applicants will undergo a complete medical and psychiatric examination.
- A complete background investigation will be completed including education, employment background, personal traits and driving record.
- Applicants will also be tested for illegal drug use as permitted by law.
- An applicant’s reputation and work record should be above reproach.
Salary
$54,884 - $81,572.40 (Reach Top out Pay at 5 years of service)
Additional Benefits and Pay
- Comprehensive and Generous Health Care Benefits to begin Day 1 of employment. Vision and Dental included
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
- Deferred Compensation 457 with City Match for contributions.
- Shift Differential for Afternoons / Midnights.
- Initial uniforms and equipment provided with a quartermaster system for all future uniform needs. A cleaning allowance of $550.00 a year paid quarterly.
- Vacation benefits to begin after completion of one year of service. Paid leave includes, Vacation,
- Personal Leave days, Sick Leave and Comp. Time.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Overtime for special events and road patrol coverage available per internal overtime tracking system.
- $2K annual contract bonus through 2025.
Officers are represented by the Monroe Patrolman’s Association and enjoy a very competitive benefits package. For a list of current benefits, please visit the link below:
To Apply
All applicants must be 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States. Must have a diploma from an accredited high school or its equivalency. Applicants must be MCOLES certified or certifiable. The candidate must possess normal visual acuity. Distance vision must be 20/40 or better uncorrected for each eye. 20/20 each eye separate with correction. Visual field must be normal. Must be able to pass color vision.
Prior to being hired, applicants will undergo a complete medical and psychiatric examination. A complete background investigation will be completed including education, employment background, personal traits and driving record. Applicants will also be tested for illegal drug use as permitted by law. An applicant’s reputation and work record should be above reproach.
The City of Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
For additional information on becoming a police officer in the State of Michigan check out http://www.michigan.gov/mcoles
To check to see if we are hiring and submit an application or for more information, please contact our Human Resources Office.