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Police Officer (Transit)

Detroit Transit Police
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2025

JOB LOCATION: DETROIT, MI

COMPANY: DETROIT TRANSIT POLICE (DETROIT TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION)

JOB LOCATION: DETROIT, MI

COMPANY: DETROIT TRANSIT POLICE (DETROIT TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION)

DESCRIPTION:

Detroit Transit Police Officers are MCOLES licensed officers with the authority to enforce the laws and city ordinances while patrolling the Detroit People Mover Elevated Rail System.

PAY RATE:

Transit Police Officers: $49,400 - $66,560/yr (commensurate based on qualifying law enforcement experience) plus holiday pay, sick time pay, shift premiums, uniform allowance, and education incentive for the completion of an Associate’s Degree or higher.

BENEFITS:

Transit Police Officers: Medical, Dental, Optical, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Supplemental Insurance (accidents, hospitalizations and critical illnesses), Health Saving Account, company-paid short term and long term disability, 457 investment plan, and defined benefit pension qualification after 5 years of service.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Shifts during a pay period are 12 hours long, with two days scheduled in the first week and five days in the second week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Transit Police Officers:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • U.S. Citizen
  • No felony convictions
  • Valid Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
  • MCOLES Licensed required

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume to: Lieutenant Edward Arnold at arnolde@detroitmi.govor Melinda Arndt at marndt@thepeoplemover.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • 457(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift

Ability to Commute:

  • Detroit, MI 48226 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Detroit, MI 48226: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,400 - $66,560

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