Job Opportunities

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How do I become a Police Officer with the City of Ann Arbor?

To become a police officer with the City of Ann Arbor, successful candidates must meet the below list of requirements.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Associates Degree or equivalent college credits
• Or, absent the college requirement, must have a minimum of 2 years prior experience as a sworn full-time law enforcement officer, or 2 years active military service.
• Persons who are 'Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards' (MCOLES) certified/certifiable or eligible for waiver of training are preferred.
• Candidates must pass an extensive background investigation, physical and psychological exams and drug screen.
• No felony convictions
• Misdemeanor convictions considered on a case by case basis
• Must have a satisfactory driving record:
• Valid Michigan operator's license
• No OUIL/Impaired convictions within 7 years of application
• No current suspended or revoked license
• Less than 6 points on driving record
• Less than 3 misdemeanor/civil infractions within 2 years of application
• Less than 2 accidents with violations within 2 years of application (this is considered on a case by case basis)

For more information on MCOLES certification go to www.mcoles.org