Entry Level Officers

Minimum Requirements

• 21 years old, 20.5 years old to apply
• 60 credit hours of college OR 3 years Military service with Honorable Discharge OR 4 years paid law enforcement experience OR 3 years experience as a Redford Township Police Department Cadet
• MCOLES certified OR MCOLES certifiable
• Possess or eligible to possess a CPL in Michigan
• Good driving record
• Be of good moral character

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $57,744 
• After 4 Years: $95,000 (In contract year 2028)
  • $4,500 Bonus Pay each year for three years 2022 through 2024 (up to $13,500 total paid)
  • Up to 3% Yearly Incentive Pay
• Military Bonus: $1,000 annually 
• Education Bonus: $250 -$1,000 annually
• Gun & Uniform Allowances - $1,000 each
• 26 Vacation Days, 4 Personal Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays
• Defined Benefit Pension w/ 5% contribution; 2.5% multiplier after 25 years 
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P.)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage; 20% Employee Premium Contribution / Hard Cap as of January 1, 2025
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• 12 Hour shifts; 2-week cycle (5 and 2)