Police Recruit

**Department**: Public Safety: Police
**Department Head**: Kimberly Koster, Director of Police & Fire Services
**Date Posted**: 04/18/2024
**Date Closing**: 05/05/2024
**Wage**: $25.00 per hour
**An Equal Opportunity Employer**

The position of police officer includes a generous benefits package including an employer-paid defined contribution plan (8%) and post-employment health plan (4%), a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental and vision insurance plans, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, on-duty wellness program, and free access to an employee assistance program. Special Assignments include K-9, Detective, Tactical Unit, Honor Guard, Crisis Negotiation Unit, Motor Unit, Community Services, School Resource Officer, Kent Area Narcotics Team, and Tactical Bike Unit (mobile field force team).

Wyoming is a vibrant, diverse community covering 25 square miles on the southwest side of Grand Rapids. The region boasts award-winning cultural and family activities such as a presidential museum, art and children’s museums, symphony, ballet, and theater, the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team, and High-A baseball team, farmers markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking and biking trails, beaches, and camping. Only a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan, outdoor recreational opportunities abound.

Consider joining the hard-working, fun, and supportive environment at the City of Wyoming We're looking for you

Wages

Police Officer: $32.41 - $38.95/hour

Police Recruit: $25.00/hour