The Gibraltar Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. (Lateral Hire up to 2 years prior Police Experience) Opening Date: 03/09/2023Until FilledCONTACT PERSON: Chief Rick TanguayTELEPHONE: 734-676-1022, ext. 215EMAIL: rtanguay@cityofgibraltarmi.gov or Sgt. Gary Robinson734-676-1022, ext. 139EMAIL: grobinson@cityofgibraltarmi.govThe Gibraltar Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. The Gibraltar Police Department is a community-oriented department with a mission of providing the residents of Gibraltar with exemplary police services. Officers are expected to be dedicated and committed and maintain a high standard of police professionalism both on and off duty. Officers are expected to attend and successfully pass Basic Emergency Medical Training once hired. (Paid for by the department) POSITION SUMMARY/JOB DESCRIPTION:To perform responsible law enforcement and patrol work; regulate traffic, protect life and property, and prevent crime and disorder; provide assistance at the scene of accidents and other medical emergencies; work on rotating shifts; participate in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtain evidence and compile information regarding these crimes, prepare cases for filing of charges, testify in court, and related activities; carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.This position requires substantial contact with the general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities.Starting salary $46,833.03Lateral Pay 1 year of Prior Police Experience $52,158.50Lateral Pay 2 years of Prior Police Experience $59,154.41Defined benefit retirement planApplicants must have the equivalent of an associate's degree and have completed training or attended an accredited police academy to become MCOLES certifiable. Minimum qualifications of applicant:● 21 years of age● Legally employable in the United States● Must meet all MCOLES employment standards● Certified or able to become certifiable as a Michigan Law Enforcement Officer● No felony convictions● Valid State of Michigan Driver's License ● All candidates must pass a background investigation, psychological exam, and drug screening.● Associate's degree from an accredited college.Individuals interested in applying for the position need to provide a current resume and employment application which can be found at cityofgibraltarmi.gov under the business tab “Bid and Job Openings.” Resume and application can be submitted electronically, or in person, to the Chief of Police Rick Tanguay at the Gibraltar Police Department. The City of Gibraltar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law. ... See MoreSee Less
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan, Gibraltar will be participating in the statewide tornado drill today at 1:00 PM. Please do not be alarmed if you hear our outdoor tornado warning sirens or see alerts activated on your phones, TV, or radio. It is only a drill. As a reminder, we also conduct regular testing of our sirens on the last Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. ... See MoreSee Less
The Gibraltar Police Department was able to identify the subject in the video that was posted. This was an honest mistake and the video was removed. Thanks to everyone that helped us get to the bottom of this. ... See MoreSee Less
