The Charter Township of Shelby is a community of about 80000 residents with a mission to serve the interests of our residents by providing and maintaining a secure environment that enhances quality of life. We strive to provide the most efficient and effective level of government services for residents and business owners at the least possible cost to taxpayers. We are guided in decisionmaking by our shared values which include diversity honesty teamwork accountability and professional and personal balance. The Charter Township of Shelby is accepting applications from candidates who mirror these values and embrace our mission.
If the Charter Township of Shelby sounds like a great fit for you and you are interested in starting an exciting career in law enforcement we would like to meet you! The Charter Township of Shelby Police Department is accepting applications for the Police Cadet Program. Cadets participating in this program will be given the training required to progress into the position of Patrol Officer. Opportunities for sponsorship for the Police Academy are available for top performers. Cadets will be trained and assigned duties such as completing police reports assistance with fleet services department errands ridealongs with sworn officers and other responsibilities associated with policerelated job duties. We are seeking candidates who meet the qualifications for advancement to Patrol Officer therefore only those who meet those qualifications will be considered for the Cadet Program. The hourly rate of pay for the Police Cadet position is $17.00 per hour with no benefits but the opportunity is priceless. Here are the requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and at least eighteen 18 years of age at the time of application.
Possess or actively working towards a minimum of an Associates Degree.
Must possess a valid U.S. drivers license to operate a vehicle in the State of Michigan demonstrate a good driving record and meet the driving record requirements of the Shelby Township Police & Fire Civil Service Commission. Must have a State of MI drivers license prior to beginning employment. (Provide a copy of a valid Drivers License).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a passing M.C.O.L.E.S. written and physical test result at the time of hire to Patrol Officer.
For additional information on the Cadet Program please visit: those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resource Department. The Charter Township of Shelby provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Cadets must not have been convicted of a violation of criminal law. (Criminal law generally includes all offenses except traffic law conservation law and liquor law).