Police Officer (licensed) AND/OR Police Recruit

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The City of Grandville seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Police Officer and/or Police Recruit.

Licensed Police Officers, MCOLES Certifiable individuals, Current Police Academy students, or those wishing to enroll in an academy will be considered. The employment application is available online at:

Minimum Qualifications include: minimum age of 18, High School diploma or equivalent, possess a valid driver`s license, MCOLES licensed or eligible for licensing, 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes and the absence of color blindness, and be a citizen of the United States.

A qualified candidate will be classified as a full-time employee. If qualified applications are received, more than one position may be filled in anticipation of upcoming retirements.

Police recruits will earn $25.94/hour throughout the academy. Upon completion of academy and swearing in with the Grandville Police Department, the starting hourly wage is $30.30/hr. Applicants with three (3) to ten (10) years of full-time law enforcement experience will be eligible upon successful completion of the Field Training Program to advance to the corresponding year in the wage scale, earning between $37.85 -$41.51/hour. A contract pay raise of 4% is scheduled for July 1, 2026.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Ability to traverse difficult terrain, strength and stamina to physically restrain suspects, running, climbing, standing, squatting, and sitting for prolonged periods of time; occasionally lift, and carry over 100 pounds, strength to subdue persons, to drag, carry and lift persons and objects; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the radio/telephone.

The City of Grandville is an EEO/AA Employer.

To Apply: A completed City of Grandville Employment Application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted by Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Human Resources via one of the following methods.

Mail : City of Grandville ATTN: Human Resources 3195 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418

In Person : City Hall 3195 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418

Email : [email protected]

Fax: ATTN: Human Resources 616-530-4984

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.30 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person