Public Safety Aide

Start Rate of Pay - $18.49 / HOUR

This Position Offers Tuition Reimbursement and Academy Scholarship Opportunities

The Public Safety Aide (PSA) is a non-sworn, non-certified position designed to provide professional work experience to individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. An employee in this position will be responsible for processing arrestees, performing jail duties, assisting police officers with prisoner restraint and the physical management of individuals in custody. This position will also provide administrative support to the front desk officer and perform non-peace officer duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Minimum Age of 18.
• Demonstrated and verifiable interest in Law Enforcement as evidenced by prior and current education and training and volunteer activities. Completion of at least twelve college or university credits in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security or related field preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Safety clearance during the course of employment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required
• Basic computer skills required.
• Previous experience in money handling preferred
• Ability to provide emergency assistance in an orderly, proficient manner.
• Ability to obtain information necessary for the prompt and efficient delivery of service.
• Must possess personal physical stamina and endurance to respond to physical management situations and assist with restraining individuals in custody.
• Ability to remain calm and to act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Ability to properly and efficiently operate the required office equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records and prepare required reports.
• Ability to hear well, comprehend quickly, and speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated and audible voice during high stress situations when there may be multiple conversations occurring at the same time.
• Ability to quickly learn and perform the job duties.
• Ability to learn and follow pertinent state and local law as they apply to the PSSA
• Ability to learn and follow department rules, regulations, policies and procedures as
• Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts.

• Ability to learn the operation of a radio communications system.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Ability to work a wide variety of shifts including afternoons, evenings, weekends and
• Must possess a current, valid Michigan Driver's License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns; which includes, but is not limited to, convictions for reckless driving, careless driving, suspended license, or convictions involving drinking and impaired
• This is an "At-Will" position: Work assignments and hours are scheduled based on availability, division requirements and within the confines of the budget. Schedules and work hours are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time due to division needs, budgeting constraints and staff availability.

Reasonable Accommodations: Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (734) 394-5260. We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Request for accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Submit a Canton Township Employment Application Form (online or paper), completed in its entirety prior to posted deadline date.

1. Online applications must be completed and submitted electronically.
2. Faxed or emailed paper applications will not be accepted.
3. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
4. All communication will be via email. Applicants must provide a valid email address on the application.

1. Candidates selected to move on in the hiring process will be emailed a selection questionnaire on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
2. The completed questionnaire can be returned by mail, in person or via the drop box and must be received in Human Resources prior to 4:30pm on Monday, August 24, 2026.
3. Faxed or emailed questionnaires will not be accepted.
4. Applicants who do not receive a questionnaire will receive email notification they are no longer being considered.
5. Applicants who do not receive communication on the status of their employment application as outlined above will need to contact Canton Township Human Resources at 734-394-5118 to verify the status of their application.

1. Application and questionnaire completed in professional manner (complete, accurate, spelling, grammar, etc.).
2. Demonstrated and verifiable interest in Law Enforcement as evidenced by prior and current education and training and volunteer activities.
3. Completion of at least twelve college or university credits in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security or related field preferred.
4. Background free of liability concerns. Ability to obtain and maintain Public Safety clearance during the course of employment.

Candidates selected to move on in the hiring process will receive email notification confirming they have been scheduled to take a timed written examination.

1. Applicants who are not invited to the testing will receive email notification they are no longer being considered.
2. Tests will be scored. Those applicants passing the written examination with a minimum of 70% or above will be considered for an oral interview based on the qualifications presented on the application, questionnaire and pre-employment tests.
3. Testing accommodation must be requested in advance by contacting 734-394-5118.

1. Oral Interviews will be scheduled on or after Monday, September 21, 2026.

1. Upon conclusion of the posting and oral interviews, an Eligibility Hiring List will be prepared establishing an expiration date one year from preparation date.

1. All candidates will be notified via email of disposition of their employment application.
2. All offers of employment are contingent on the results of further interviews, reference checks, psychological examination, comprehensive background investigation, working history verification, physical examination/drug screen and satisfactory completion of a probationary period.
3. The Public Safety Aide position has a one-year probationary period with scheduled bi-monthly probationary evaluations.
4. The Public Safety Aide is a non-sworn, non-certifiable Public Safety position.