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Ability to learn the streets and physical layout of the Township and adjoining areas. Some knowledge of first aid methods. Some knowledge of modern approved principles, practices,

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The following job posting will remain open until Wednesday, July 8, 2026

What We Offer

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Overview of Benefits:

✓Starting base pay $62,128

✓MERS Defined Benefit Pension Multiplier – 2.5% of base wage

✓Retirement Eligibility – Age 53/25 years of service

✓Sick Leave

✓Paid Time Off

✓Holiday Pay

✓Medical (BCN), Dental, Prescription, and Vision Insurance provided

✓Life Insurance

✓Short/Long Term Disability

✓12-hour shifts

✓Three-day weekend off every other week

✓Facial hair permitted and updated tattoo policy

✓Patrols a designated area of the Township to preserve law and order, to prevent/discover the commission of crime, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.

✓Answers calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies.

✓At scene of an accident, crime, or fire administers first aid; conducts preliminary investigations; gathers evidence; obtains witnesses; and may make arrests and take prisoners to jail.

✓Responds to calls at addresses of commercial, residential, and adjoining areas.

✓At central police desk, interviews persons with complaints and inquiries, and attempts to make the proper disposition or directs them to proper authorities.

✓Furnishes escorts when required.

✓Prepares evidence for issuance of complaints, testifies as a witness in court, and makes reports of all activities and disposition of cases.

✓Maintains order in court; conducts prisoners to court from detention quarters; serves criminal process including warrants and departmental subpoenas.

✓Performs other duties as assigned.

✓Ability to learn the streets and physical layout of the Township and adjoining areas.

✓Some knowledge of first aid methods.

✓Some knowledge of modern approved principles, practices, and procedures of police work.

✓Some skill in the use of firearms.

✓Ability to learn and uphold relevant state laws and Township ordinances.

✓Ability to satisfactorily complete required training.

✓Ability to react competently, quickly, and calmly in emergency conditions.

✓Ability and strength for prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.

✓Ability to cooperate with supervisors and other employees and to accept lines of authority.

✓Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

✓Ability and willingness to comply with the Department's Standards of Appearance policy.

✓Certified or certifiable as a Michigan Police Officer or currently enrolled in a recognized Police Academy; must have Police Officer Certification from the State of Michigan at time of hire.

✓A minimum of an Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement or related field

✓Must possess a current, valid Michigan Driver's License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns; i.e. convictions of reckless driving, careless driving, suspended license, or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving.

✓Successful completion of the MCOLES Reading and Writing Skills Examination.

✓Applicants must have successfully completed MCOLES Physical Fitness Test within the past twelve months at time of interview.

✓Stand- Frequently - Less than 10 lbs- Frequently

✓Walk- Frequently - 10 - 29 lbs- Occasionally

✓Sit- Occasionally - 30 - 59 lbs- Rarely

✓Use of Hands/Fingers- Frequently - 60 - 100 lbs- Rarely

✓Reach- Occasionally Push/Pull

✓Climb- Rarely - Less than 10 lbs- Frequently

✓Crawl- Rarely - 10 - 29 lbs- Occasionally

✓Squat or Kneel- Rarely - 30 - 59 lbs- Rarely

✓Bend- Occasionally - 60 - 100 lbs- Rarely

Canton Township is currently accepting applications for the Police Officer position. In addition to filling the budgeted vacancy, an employment eligibility may also be created to fill any additional vacancies that may arise in the next twelve months.

Requirements

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If selected for contingent offer candidates must provide proof that they have successfully completed the MCOLES Physical Fitness Test within the past 12 months.
Candidates will have up to 45 days after the interview to complete this requirement.
Candidates that have a current fitness test certificate (dated within the past 12 months at the time of application) will be considered to meet this requirement.
MCOLES Physical Fitness Test is required for all candidates, including current licensed Police Officers.

Applications must be completed and submitted to be considered for this job posting.
1. 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.
2. 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 an oral interview as follows:
1. Applications received by Wednesday, July 8, 2026, will be scheduled for an interview on or after Monday, July 13, 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 link 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.