Career Opportunities

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT?

Join Our Family!

The City of Walker Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. Interested parties shall possess impeccable moral integrity, a strong work ethic, advanced communication skills, and a naturally flexible and adaptive personality. This position requires a commitment to the community policing philosophy. Officers must strive to create a partnership between themselves and the community they serve, working together to identify, prioritize, and solve problems with the goal of improving the overall quality of life in the City of Walker. They are responsible for the accomplishment of the Mission and Vision of the Walker Police Department.

HOW TO APPLY:

We are always accepting applications and will schedule interviews as needed. Qualified candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, resume, and City of Walker application to the Human Resources Department to Walker City Hall or Human Resources Director Shannon Bales via the link at the bottom of this page.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • MCOLES certified or certifiable through police academy attendance
  • Pass extensive physical, psychological, written, and background evaluations
  • Completion of two (2) years of college-level coursework
  • Valid MI driver's license
  • No felony convictions

LATERAL TRANSFERS

Lateral transfers may be offered a starting wage at the rate equivalent to their full-time years of experience.

SALARY: 


Effective 7/1/2024

Date of Hire

1 Year

2 Years

3 Years

4 Years


Salary

$61,216$69,107$73,598$78,382$83,477

Hourly

$29.43$33.22$35.38$37.68$40.13


HOLIDAYS:

  • New Year's Day
  • MLK Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day


HOLIDAYS:

  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day


HOLIDAYS:

  • Day Following Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve Day
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve Day


BENEFITS:

  • Longevity pay
  • 80 paid vacation hours in first year with increasing annual amounts as years of experience increase
  • Ongoing opportunities to accrue additional vacation time
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with opt-out stipends available
  • City-provided life insurance policy
  • Defined Contribution Retirement 401a: City matches your 1% minimum contribution with 9%
  • City Wellness Incentive Program
  • Continuing education, training, and more!

Please click the links below for more information:

Job Information

Job Description

Fillable Application

Please Click Here to Apply

Questions? Please contact Officer Tyler Glass.

The City of Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.