About this role
Notice of Employment Opportunity
The following job posting will remain open until Tuesday, November 3, 2026
POLICE OFFICER
(With Military Experience)
2026 Pay Scale Range:
Start: $62,128
Police Academy Scholarships Available
During the academy, Cadets will receive medical benefits as an employee of Canton Township. Cadets are paid $20.00/hour.
Qualifications for consideration for In-Service Candidate-Police Academy FULL Scholarship, must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of three-year contract active duty or completion of a minimum of six-year reserve contract.
- Applicants must be available to attend the January 2027 Police Academy (17 weeks).
- Applicants that pass the oral board interview must successfully complete the following by Monday, November 16, 2026.
MCOLES Reading and Writing Examination
- MCOLES Physical Agility Test
Benefits
- MERS Defined Benefit Pension
Multiplier - 2.5% of base wage
- Retirement Eligibility - Age 53/25 years of service
- Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay
- Medical (BCN), Dental, Prescription and Life Insurance provided
- Vision Reimbursement
- Short/Long Term Disability
- 12-hour shifts
- Three-day weekend off every other week
- Facial hair permitted and updated tattoo policy
Canton Township is a reciprocal unit as defined in the Reciprocal Retirement Act, Act 88 of 1961
- This is an external posting open to all applicants.
- Must meet the minimum requirements of the position.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
POLICE OFFICER - JOB DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : This is general police work in the protection of life and property and the enforcement of criminal and traffic laws and local ordinances. An employee in this class is responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crime; apprehension of criminals; and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. The employee may be assigned to special details and to a training capacity.
The employee must be able to independently exercise quick but sound judgment in applying appropriate police methods in emergency situations. As the employee acquires experience on the job, they will be granted additional responsibility. Work is supervised by a superior officer through personal inspection, review of reports, and through general appraisal of the effectiveness of the police service.
EXAMPLES OF WORK : (Note: These examples are intended merely as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this classification and do not include all of the duties an employee in this class may be required to perform.)
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- 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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
- 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Reasonable Accommodations: Canton Township provides reasonable accommodation 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. Requests for accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
- 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
Job Description Updated: November 10, 2015
Hiring Process Police Officer
Canton Township is currently accepting applications for the Police Officer with military experience and in-service recruits full academy scholarship.
Employment Application:
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.
Testing requirements:
MCOLES Reading and Writing Examination
- If selected for contingent offer candidates must provide proof that they have successfully completed the MCOLES Reading and Writing Test.
- Candidates will have to complete this requirement by Monday, November 16, 2026.
- Candidates that have a current reading and writing test certificate will be considered to meet this requirement.
MCOLES Physical Fitness Test
- If selected for contingent offer candidates must provide proof that they have successfully completed the MCOLES Physical Fitness Test within the past six months.
- Candidates will have to complete this requirement by Monday, November 16, 2026.
- 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.
Employment Applications – Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- 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.
Interview and Selection Process
- Candidates selected to move on in the hiring process will be scheduled for an oral interview as follows:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Contingent Job Offers
- 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.