Career Opportunities
City of Battle Creek Police DepartmentServing with Pride for Over 100 Years
The Battle Creek Police Department serves one of the largest incorporated areas in the State of Michigan. Service is provided to the City of Battle Creek and Bedford Township.
The Battle Creek Police Department is professionally staffed by 119 sworn officers and assisted by 20 civilian employees. This team responds to over 66,000 calls for service annually and provides a variety of services including but not limited to:
- Patrol
- K-9 Unit
- Investigative Services Bureau
- Forensic Science Unit
- Narcotics Unit
- Emergency Response Team
- Bike Patrol
- Gang Suppression Unit
- Motorcycle Unit
New Officer Training
The Battle Creek Police Department goes beyond academy training to ensure that new officers are confident and capable of protecting themselves, and the community they serve. After being sworn in, officers are assigned to the Training Unit for an 80 hour orientation where they are issued their basic equipment and also receive: Advance Use of Force Training, Communication Skills, Domestic Violence, Problem Solving, and the latest in scenario based training. Following this, officers will be required to successfully complete an Extensive Police Training Officer Program.
The Employment Process
- Complete and return an application for employment.
City of Battle Creek Police Department
P.O. Box 1717
Battle Creek, MI 49037
269-966-3377 - Participate in the entry level Police Officer Examination.
- If chosen for further consideration beyond exam, interview with a panel of Battle Creek Police Officers, other City employees and a resident of the service area.
- From those who interview, selected applicants are asked to complete and return a background history questionnaire and submit proof of passing MCOLS pre-service exam.
- Candidates under serious consideration will be subject to extensive background investigation.
- Selected candidates will be extended a conditional offer of hire.
- Prior to start date undergo physical and psychological evaluation as directed.
Benefits
- Starting Pay: $37,263 annually. Upon completion of four years of service: $50,202.
- Forty hour work week; time and one-half for overtime.
- Up to 6 weeks paid vacation per year.
- Longevity program for all employees.
- Sick and Accident plan.
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental.
- Life insurance premiums fully paid by employer.
- Retirement: 25 and out. Retirement pay is computed at a benefit up to 80% of the final average compensation.
Click here to go to the Resources Section of our website for an Employment Application.
