Police Recruit

Department: Public Safety: Police

Department Head: Kip Snyder, Director of Police & Fire Services

Date Posted: 04/13/2026

Date Closing: 05/04/2026

Wage: $25.00 per hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Wyoming Police Department (WYPD) is now accepting applications for the position of police recruit – individuals who are passionate about public service and aspire to become full-time police officers. This position offers paid tuition for the police academy and an hourly wage while attending an MCOLES - approved academy.

Following successful completion of the academy and licensing by MCOLES, recruits will be promoted to police officer. Wyoming police officers benefit from paid training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive team-oriented environment. Wyoming offers a generous benefits package including a rich health PPO health insurance plan, City-paid dental and vision, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a 4% post-employment retiree health plan, and 8.5% employer-paid defined contribution retirement plan which will include overtime pay and holiday overtime pay.

WYPD employs 103 sworn officers and offers specialized unit opportunities including detective bureau, K-9, tactical team, crisis negotiation, motorcycle unit, school resource officer, Kent Area Narcotics Team, tactical bike team, and more.

The Department is one of 12 CALEA accredited agencies in the State of Michigan. According to the international standard of CALEA, Wyoming meets 484 standards of professional policing. WYPD is proud to provide the best police services to the residents of the city. To learn more about our CALEA accreditation visit Wyoming CALEA Info.

Wyoming is a diverse community located southwest of Grand Rapids that spans 25 square miles. The City of Wyoming offers a high quality of life with 21 parks on 655 acres, diverse schools, community events, and a variety of recreational programs for the community. As Michigan’s 14th largest community, Wyoming offers a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential property which continues to attract and retain residents and businesses.

Start your career as a police officer and join a dedicated, professional team serving one of Michigan’s most vibrant communities.

Interviews will be scheduled throughout the posting process. The WYPD reserves the right to extend immediate contingent job offers as qualified, experienced candidates are identified. Candidates with an associate degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field are preferred.

Police Officers with the WYPD are not cross-trained in fire suppression work and are not required to possess firefighting or MFR qualifications.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Lieutenant Andrew Koeller at [email protected].

For accommodation requests during the application process, please contact HR at [email protected].

The City of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer.