Police Officer

Overview The Ann Arbor Police Department is a full‑service department offering a range of services and divisions, including a detective section, traffic services unit, K9, motorcycle and bicycle patrols, and a community engagement unit that hosts numerous volunteer programs. Additional opportunities exist to join the Metro SWAT team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Metro Underwater Search and Rescue Team, and various training cadres. The department is committed to a community‑oriented policing philosophy, prioritizing community engagement, continued learning, collaboration with city partners, and fairness in all operations. The Vision of the Ann Arbor Police Department is to be a national model for earning trust within the community, safeguarding life, and promoting public safety through community policing. The department is looking to fill multiple Police Officer positions due to recent retirements. Pay Rate Information Entry Level Police Officer: $61,812 annually ($29.71 hourly) Entry Level w/Bachelor's: $63,202 annually ($30.38 hourly) Lateral Police Officer (2 years' experience): $69,023 annually ($33.18 hourly) Lateral w/Bachelor's (2 years): $70,576 annually ($33.93 hourly) Lateral Police Officer (3+ years' experience): $72,629 annually ($34.91 hourly) Lateral w/Bachelor's (3+ years): $74,263 annually ($35.70 hourly) Pay based on current contract Lateral candidates have two or more years of full‑time sworn law enforcement experience Earning Potential Under the Current Contract After 10 years of service, a Police Officer’s salary is $97,869 annually or $100,071 with a Bachelor’s Degree (base pay). After 10 years of service, a Detective’s salary is $107,655 or $110,078 with a Bachelor’s Degree (base pay). Benefits The position is represented by the AAPOA union. The collective bargaining agreement can be reviewed at the AAPOA Collective Bargaining Agreement document. Benefits summary information is available at the AAPOA Benefits Summary. Ongoing commitment to internal and external training opportunities. Reciprocal Pension Service Time is available for pension‑qualified applicants. Job Description This is a sworn law enforcement position that involves protecting life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances. The work includes performing assigned police duties of varying difficulty using community‑oriented/problem‑solving techniques. Responsibilities include community engagement, resource development, crime prevention, detection and investigation, apprehension of violators, preservation of order, and related police functions. Work frequently requires hazardous and strenuous tasks and the exercise of initiative and judgment in situations endangering life or property. Minimum Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years of age at the time of hire. Must have a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. Associate’s Degree or equivalent college credits (60) required at the time of hire. Must be MCOLES certified or certifiable at the time of hire. Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Typical requirements include driving, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, running, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, jumping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Crawling, wrestling, handcuffing, and use of self‑defense techniques may also be required. Physical exertion may be extreme depending on circumstances and calls for service. Color vision requirements include normal color vision without the assistance of color‑enhancing lenses, 20/20 corrected vision in each eye, and normal visual functions as defined by MCOLES Licensing Standards. Moving light objects up to 50 pounds, including trees, barricades, files, podiums, and manhole covers, is frequently required. More strenuous tasks, such as pushing cars, wresting people, and moving deceased individuals or animals, may also be necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr