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Hiring Consortium Departments | Monroe

The Monroe Police Department has 48 sworn officers and 8 civilian staff members. The heart of the Department is the uniform patrol division. Supplementing the patrol division are several specialized units:

Our officers average over 100 hours of annual training. Specialized training is offered to include:

Officers are represented by the Monroe Patrolman's Association and enjoy a very competitive benefits package. The starting salary is $36,733 which increases to $51,605 after four years and tops out at $53,061 after eight years. The Department also has a seniority Corporal position at $49,278. Other benefits include:

All candidates must be 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States and have a diploma from an accredited high school or equivalence. Candidates must be MCOLES certified at the time of employment. Vision must be 20/40 or better uncorrected for each eye, 20/20 each eye with correction. Visual field and color vision must be normal. Candidates must pass medical and psychiatric examinations, drug testing and a thorough background investigation as part of a conditional offer of employment.

Successful candidates will be subject to a one year probationary period, during which time they will be required to complete:

The field training program includes all aspect and duties of a uniform police officer (e.g. patrol techniques, investigation, community policing, etc.). A complete job description can be obtained by contacting the Monroe Police Department.

The City of Monroe is 10.5 square miles and home to 23,000 residents. Situated on Lake Erie in southeastern Michigan, Monroe is within easy access to the Detroit and Toledo, Ohio metropolitan areas. The city offers a "small town" atmosphere, to include quality schools, churches, several parks, a municipal ice rink, two museums and a theatrical center.

The City of Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Monroe Police Department is actively seeking female and minority candidates.