Police Officer
WAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE OFFICER (FULL-TIME)
Opening Date: August 20, 2026
Closing Date: February 20, 2027
CONTACT INFORMATION
City of Wayne Personnel Dept
734-722-2206
ABOUT THE WAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Wayne Police Department is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Police Officer. The Wayne Police Department is in southeast Michigan, just north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport. We are a six-square-mile city bordered by Westland, Canton, and Romulus.
The Wayne Police Department is a seven-day-a-week department, working 12-hour shifts. The 12-hour shift schedule provides officers with a three-day weekend every other weekend. The Wayne Police Department has multiple special units, including the Detective Bureau, K9, Accident Investigation, Quick Response Team, School Resource Officer, and Drone Team.
The Wayne Police Department has a relaxed tattoo and facial hair policy. We allow external vest carriers. We have an on-site gym and gun range.
Salary range for the Police Officer position is $65,206-86,941 yearly.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is within the Wayne Police Department. Officers will make arrests, enforce laws, conduct traffic enforcement, engage in community policing, and other police matters.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. Citizen
- Associate degree preferred
- 21 years of age of older
- Must possess current Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) licensing or be licensable prior to job posting deadline.
- Must take EMPCO test prior to hire
- Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and have no more than three points on driving record.
- Must maintain the State of Michigan-mandated firearms qualification
- No Domestic Violence Convictions or Felony Convictions
- Prior to the date of hire, selected candidates will undergo and must successfully pass a drug test, physical, psychological exam, and a thorough background investigation.
BENEFITS
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- $1,000 a year uniform allowance
- Yearly holiday check paid in November
- $825 firearms proficiency check paid in April
- Extensive continued training
- MERS defined benefit retirement (monthly check for life after retirement)
- Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)
- 457 Employer Deferred Savings Employer Contribution
- Medical/dental & life insurance, optical reimbursement
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Optional yearly physical fitness test ($500)
- Lateral incentives for previous experience
HOW TO APPLY
Applications and application instructions are available online at: https://www.cityofwayne.com/Jobs.aspx
Completed application must be submitted to the attention of Personnel Director Leslie at jobs@cityofwayne.com or can be dropped off in person at 3355 S. Wayne Road, Wayne, MI 48184. Police Recruit and Police Service Aide positions are also available.