The City of Lincoln Park is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer.

The annual wage schedule effective 7/1/2025.

The City shall have the right to place an employee up to the two (2) year starting wage based on previous law enforcement experience.

Minimum qualifications of applicant:

21 years of age
Legally employable in the United States
High School Diploma or GED
No felony convictions
Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
Must meet all MCOLES employment standards
Certified or able to be certified as a Michigan Law Enforcement Officer. (Certified not required but preferred. The city offers opportunities for paid police academy training.)

All candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological and physical exam with drug screen.

During the application process, we request the following documents:

Copy of Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization
Copy of High School Diploma or GED
Copy of valid State of Michigan Drivers License
Transcripts of all college or university work completed
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Pre-Employment Testing Results for written and physical agility tests
Copy of MCOLES Training Certification or College Diploma stating MCOLES Certifiable
Completed copy of the "Background Screening Application Form"

You may either upload the above either electronically during the application process or via mail/ deliver in person.

Please note, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered until we receive all the necessary

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