POLICE OFFICER

Northfield Township Police Department: Part-Time Police Officer Closing Date: July 1, 2023

The Northfield Township Police Department is accepting applications for a part-time Police Officers position within the department.  Northfield Township is 36 square miles with a population of approximately 9,000 residents. Northfield Township is located in Washtenaw County. US 23 runs through the heart of the township making places like Ann Arbor, Brighton, Lansing, Flint and Detroit easily accessible. Our agency is seeking self-motivated and hardworking officers to join our team.

Department:
(1) Chief of Police
(1) Police Lieutenant
(2) Police Sergeants
(6) Full-Time Police Officers
(3) Part-Time Police Officers
(5) Reserve Police Officers

Specialty Team Assignments:

  • Detective Bureau
  • Traffic Crash Investigation/Reconstruction
  • Active Shooter Response 
  • Evidence Collection (IRU)
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone)
  • Bike Patrol

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • United States Citizen.
  • Must have reached 21 years of age at the time of employment.
  • Must possess, at minimum, an Associate degree from an accredited college.
  • No felony convictions and/or disqualifying criminal history.
  • Possess a valid Michigan driver's license
  • Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) licensed or eligible for licensing by time of appointment
  • Undergo a comprehensive background check.
  • Pass medical, fitness, drug and psychological exams as administered by the employer's contracted agents.
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions of a police officer.Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

BENEFITS:

  • Salary:

Lateral Pay
As Determined by the Chief of Police
Officer Experience and Qualifications

07/01/2022-06/30/2023  

  • 0-2 Years $ 21.32 per hour
  • After 2 Years $ 25.49 per hour
  • After 3 Years $ 27.09 per hour
  • After 4 Years $ 30.35 per hour

07/01/2023-06/30/2024  

  • 0-2 Years $ 21.95 per hour
  • After 2 Years $ 26.25 per hour
  • After 3 Years $ 27.90 per hour
  • After 4 Years $ 31.26 per hour

07/01/2024-06/30/2025  

  • 0-2 Years $ 22.60 per hour
  • After 2 Years $ 27.04 per hour
  • After 3 Years $ 28.73 per hour
  • After 4 Years $ 32.20 per hour


Applications are available online at: here. Once your application has been approved download the background packet. To get Adobe - click on the link.

Completed application and application materials must be submitted to the attention of Lieutenant David Powell. Applications can be emailed to powelld@northfieldmi.gov or dropped off in person at the Police Department located at 8350 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189.