Ecorse
Job Description The City of Ecorse is hiring a Police Officer to join our growing, community-focused department. We’re looking for motivated, professional individuals who are committed to protecting our residents, enforcing the law, and representing the City with integrity. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct proactive patrols throughout the City of Ecorse, including vehicle patrol and occasional foot patrol., • Enforce traffic laws, issue citations, conduct investigations, and make arrests when appropriate., • Prepare accurate and timely incident reports, daily logs, and required documentation., • Respond to calls for service, assist citizens, and embrace community policing principles., • Follow all departmental directives, policies, legal standards, and professional procedures., • Stay informed on new laws, trends, crime data, and best practices in law enforcement., • Receive and apply constructive feedback professionally., • Maintain ethical conduct and uphold departmental values at all times. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE • Law Enforcement: Understanding of criminal law, legal codes, court procedures, and regulatory requirements., • Customer Service: Ability to provide professional, high-quality service to residents and visitors. REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES Judgment & Decision-Making • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report preparation and clear radio communication., • Ability to plan and organize daily patrol duties efficiently., • Prioritize tasks using effective time-management practices. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must meet physical fitness standards or pass a physical examination., • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy objects; occasional heavy lifting may be required., • Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, and perform coordinated physical movements for extended periods., • Ability to distinguish colors, hear clearly, and react quickly in dynamic situations., • Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, during any shift (days, evenings, nights)., • Vision must be correctable to 20/20. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS All City of Ecorse employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and strong ethical standards. Officers must lead by example and maintain a high level of community trust. COMPENSATION & INCENTIVES • Starting Pay:, • Academy Trainee: $31.25/hr, • Certified Officers: $34.86–$40.87/hr, based on experience, • Lateral Transfer Pay Credit:, • New hire patrol officers may transfer prior years of service from a current or previous law enforcement agency for wage placement only., • Note: Transferred years do not apply toward sick or vacation accruals., • Hiring Bonus:, • $1,500 one-time bonus awarded after successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) program.The Ecorse Police Department is a municipal agency providing patrol, investigations, and public safety services to the community.