Mt. Pleasant Police Department
Recruitment Information

Departmental Profile

·         Thirty-one sworn staff

·         Approximately 12 square miles of jurisdiction

·         Recognized community leaders:  National Night Out, Citizens Academy, Torch Run,

      School Violence Task Force, Youth Academy

·         Recognized state-wide experts in Civil Unrest Preparedness and School Safety

·         On-staff certified instructors in firearms, defensive tactics, radar and laser

·         National Night Out award winner

·         Approachable administration

·         Team-oriented toward group problem solving

Officer Profile

·         Team player

·         Professional and friendly

·         Highly self-motivated

·         Problem solver

·         Community commitment

·         Creative decision maker

·         Life-long learner, well-trained and education-oriented

·         Highly developed communication skills

·         Highest standards of personal integrity and morality

·         Tolerant and accepting of diversities

Requirements and Hiring Process

·         M.C.O.L.E.S. certification preferable

·         Education beyond high school necessary

·         Excellent driving record required

·         Resume needed, include driver license number

·         Passage of written test and oral board

·         Psychological and physical exams mandatory

Expertise And Technology

·         Recognized experts and training resource for other agencies

·         Educated (over 65% officers with bachelors degrees)

·         Vehicles well-equipped with in-car cameras and Mobile Computers

·         City-owned fiber optic Wide Area Network (WAN)

·         Computerized Geographic Information System (GIS)

·         Highly-trained specialty units:  Youth Services Unit, Traffic Team, Narcotics Enforcement

      Team, Emergency Services Team, Crime Scene Investigation, Accident Investigation, Dive Team

·         Neighborhood and community-oriented policing

·         Multi-agency cooperative approaches

·         Solid training budget

Wages and Benefits

·         January 2004 Wages

o        Start $17.89 to $22.90 in 3rd year

o        12 hour shifts - 2,184 hours per year

·         Insurances

o        Fully paid life insurance equal to salary

o        100% employer paid medical coverage for family

o        Cafeteria-style coverage options including dental

·         Paid Leaves

o        114 hours of paid holiday time

o        Accrued vacation starting at 80 hours per year

o        Sick leave of 96 hours per year

o        Personal leave of 24 hours per year

o        Compensatory time available

·         Deferred Compensation Plans

o        Tax-free dependant care and medical reimbursement

o        Retirement savings accounts

·         Pension Benefits

o        Enhanced 345 with 2.75% multiplier

o        Retiree Health Care Plan

·         Uniforms

o        Uniforms and equipment provided

o        Maintenance allowance provided

·         Educational Benefits

o        Solid training budget

o        Higher education tuition - 3 classes per year

·         Representation

o        Police Officers Association of Michigan