Employed Police Recruit

Employed Police Recruit

Troy Police Department

Starting Salary: $48,819/year

Closing Date: April 21, 2026 at 11:59PM

Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance effective date of hire. Generous paid vacation, personal and sick leave.

Retirement plan includes 401a and Retiree Health Savings plan with employer contribution.

DESCRIPTION

This position is a non-represented, non-sworn Police Recruit, employed with benefits while attending Basic Police Academy

( August-December 2026) . An Employed Police Recruit must successfully complete the MCOLES Basic Police Academy to be eligible for activation to a Police Officer position in the Troy Police Department. The Recruit will be sponsored for their academy training; the City of Troy will pay for all required tuition, course fees, equipment, and uniforms associated with Police Academy training. Regular attendance at classes is required.

REQUIREMENTS - All requirements must be attained by the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise stated below. Those who meet these criteria will be invited to an oral interview. Virtual (Zoom) interviews may be available upon request for special circumstances.

1. At least 21 years of age as of date of MCOLES activation.

2. Must be a United States citizen.

3. Vision correctable to 20/20 with no major defects; normal color vision; normal hearing.

4. Able to pass any physical agility test required for the Police Academy.

5. Must possess 12th grade reading and writing proficiency as measured on the College English Placement Test or an exam similar in content.

6. Education:

a. Associates Degree or a Bachelors Degree in any field, a minimum of 60 credit hours or 90 semester hours from an accredited college or university, or will complete an Associates degree or 60 credit hours upon completion of MCOLES Basic Police Academy.

b. Recent U.S military active duty experience (within five years prior to closing date of announcement; separation in good standing) may be substituted for years of college on a year-to-year basis.

c. Experience in private security, campus security, and/or reserves will not be considered.

7. No felony convictions.

8. Valid Michigan Driver License with good driving record (based on City of Troy standards). Out-of-state applicants must provide current driving record at time of application and obtain State of Michigan license within one (1) month of employment.

9. Passing results of the MCOLES Pre-employment Tests (reading, writing and physical ability tests).

10. Empco Testing:

a. Must have a current passing test score (at least 70%) at the closing date of this announcement. You must select “City of Troy” for the City to receive your results. Tests expired before the closing date will not be considered. Register with Empco at Test fees are the responsibility of the applicant.

ACTIVATION TO POLICE OFFICER

An Employed Police Recruit will be activated to a City of Troy sworn Police Officer upon

1. Successful completion of MCOLES Basic Police Academy, and

2. Passing the MCOLES licensing exam upon completion of Basic Police Academy. Once activated, Police Officers will receive

1. Starting salary per the current Troy Police Officers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement (currently: $78,224/yr.)

Employment with the City of Troy as an Employed Police Recruit is at-will and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. If you do not successfully complete the MCOLES Basic Police Academy, you may be required to repay the City for the costs associated with your Police Academy training.

EVALUATION PROCESS

• Will consist of application review, interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, pre-employment physical and drug screen in addition to the Empco written test (40%) and interview (60%).

• Passing results of the MCOLES Pre-employment Tests (reading, writing, and physical ability tests).

o If already completed, provide proof with your application or by emailing [email protected].

o If you do not have tests completed, following a job offer, you must pass tests before backgrounds are assigned.

• Priority will be given to those whose MCOLES Pre-employment Tests (reading, writing and physical ability tests) are completed before the post closes.

APPLY Candidates must complete a City of Troy application at

For more information about testing, training academies, and programs, visit Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and law.