Police Officer

Summary of Benefits

• Health Insurance: Cigna PPO coverage with low premiums ($25/single or $50/family per pay period), annual deductibles of $2,000/single and $4,000/family. The Township contributes to a Health Savings Account: $1,500 for singles and $3,000 for families. Opt-out incentives include $3,000 (single) or $6,000 (family).
• Dental, Vision, Telehealth, and Wellness Incentives: Up to $350.
• Paid Time Off: Generous sick bank, vacation bank, and floating holiday time, along with Paid Holidays.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Includes short- and long-term disability, $50,000 employee life insurance, $5,000 spouse life insurance, and $25,000 accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement Plans: 20% Township contribution to a defined contribution plan (401a) with full vesting after eight (8) years, with a mandatory employee contribution of 5%. Also offers a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) with a Township contribution of $125 per pay for the first 4 years. The employee contribution is $100 per pay, pre-tax for 24 pays.
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program available to you and your family, and voluntary savings plans such as 457(b) deferred compensation account and 529 college plans.

Job Description

A sworn Police Officer enforces laws and patrols authorized areas in a professional, responsive, and efficient manner. In partnership with the community, a Police Officer is responsible for maintaining order in Bloomfield Township, protecting life and property, performing investigations, preventing crime, preserving the peace, regulating traffic, rendering aid, providing information to citizens, and performing related work as required. Police Officers provide all services while maintaining a tradition of integrity and honor. Shift assignments include weekends, holidays, days, nights, or special hours as required.

Job Compensation

Starting at $57,289.23; top pay $100,334.69* by 2028 when the current contract expires. Payroll Period: 4/11/26 - 4/10/27 - 4/8/28. Additional Compensation Details: Lateral pay with 3+ years of experience $90,952.38, Lateral pay with 2 years of experience $86,621.32, Military Experience/1 year experience $82,496.49.

Application Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university. Exceptionally well-qualified individuals may apply in their senior year of college
• Weight and height proportionate as indicated by accepted medical standards
• Eyesight corrected to 20/20
• No felony convictions
• Minimal traffic record
• Passed MCOLES pre-employment batteries
• Be certifiable by MCOLESP
• Pass a department physical exam
• Become an Oakland County resident or live within a county that borders Oakland County, within one (1) year of official appointment or hiring date
• Pass a psychological test by a licensed psychologist selected by Bloomfield Township
• Pass a drug screen

How to Apply

Complete the Questionnaire and Employment Application. Applications may be mailed to the Bloomfield Township Police Department ATTN: Captain Brown, 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, or emailed to: Captain Brown. Hand-delivered to the station 24 hours a day.

Additional Information

Detailed Job Description: This position is part of the Bloomfield Township Police Officers Labor Council (POLC) Union.