Police Officer - Military Experience - Full Police Academy Scholarship

The following job posting will remain open until Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Canton Township is currently accepting applications for the Police Officer with military experience and in-service recruits full academy scholarship.

Complete and submit an online application.

Applicants will receive a computer-generated confirmation email after their completed application has been submitted and received by Canton Township.

1. If selected for contingent offer candidates must provide proof that they have successfully completed the MCOLES Reading and Writing Test.
2. Candidates will have to complete this requirement by Monday, November 16, 2026.
3. Candidates that have a current reading and writing test certificate will be considered to meet this requirement.

1. If selected for contingent offer candidates must provide proof that they have successfully completed the MCOLES Physical Fitness Test within the past six months.
2. Candidates will have to complete this requirement by Monday, November 16, 2026.
3. Candidates that have a current fitness test certificate (dated within the past six months at the time of application) will be considered to meet this requirement.

• Applications must be completed and submitted to be considered for this job posting.
• Applicants will receive a system-generated confirmation email immediately after their online application has been accepted. Applicants that do not receive a system-generated confirmation email after submitting their employment application need to contact 734-394-5118 to verify the status of their application.
• Paper applications are available in Human Resources. Applicants choosing to complete a paper application should be conscious of postal delivery times. Paper applications must be received during the open posting period.

• Candidates selected to move on in the hiring process will be scheduled for an oral interview as follows:
1. Applications received by Tuesday, November 3, 2026, will be scheduled for an interview on or after Monday, November 9, 2026.
• Qualified candidates selected for the oral interview will be notified via email.
1. Email will contain information on how to prepare for the oral interview – email will include a document that contains a list of interview questions to help candidates prepare for the interview.
2. Candidates must confirm their attendance by responding to email.
• Applicants who are not invited to interview will receive an email notification they are no longer being considered.
• Upon conclusion of oral interviews, candidates will be notified of the status of their interview.

• All offers of employment are contingent on the results of further interviews, reference checks, thorough background investigation and working history verification, driving history verification, psychological examination, physical examination/drug screen, and satisfactory completion of a one-year probationary period.