Police Officer
Department: Public Safety: Police
Department Head: Kimberly Koster, Director of Police & Fire Services
Date Posted: 06/05/2025
Date Closing: 07/01/2025
Wage: $35.19-$44.51 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wyoming Police
Department (WYPD) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacant police
officer position. Applicants must be MCOLES certifiable or currently certified
law enforcement officers with MCOLES certifications. Out-of-state candidates are encouraged to
apply and must be eligible for MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and
Experience Program. Experienced officers may qualify for lateral transfer and
higher starting pay.
WYPD employs 103 sworn
officers and offers specialized unit opportunities including detective bureau,
K-9, tactical team, crisis negotiation, motorcycle unit, school resource
officer, Kent Area Narcotics Team, tactical bike team and more.
The department is one of 12
agencies in the State of Michigan that is CALEA accredited. According to the
international standard of CALEA, Wyoming meets 484 standards of professional
policing. WYPD is proud to represent the best police services to the residents
of the city. To learn more about our CALEA accreditation visit Wyoming CALEA Info.
Wyoming officers’ benefit
from paid training, career advancement opportunities, a supportive team-oriented
environment, and a generous benefits package that includes City-paid dental and
vision, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
and 4% post-employment health plan. In addition, effective July 1, 2025, 8.5%
employer-paid defined contribution retirement plan which will include overtime
pay and holiday overtime pay.
Wyoming is a vibrant and
diverse community located southwest of Grand Rapids that spans 25 square miles.
The City of Wyoming offers a high quality of life with 21 parks on 655 acres,
diverse schools, community events and a variety of recreational programs for
the community. As Michigan’s 14th largest community, Wyoming offers
a mix of industrial, commercial and residential property that continues to
attract and retain residents and businesses.
Lateral Transfer Step
and Wage Information (Effective July 1, 2025)
Experience Step Hourly Wage Annual Salary
Academy Only A $35.19 $73,195
1 Year of Service B $36.88 $76,716
2 Years of Service C $38.66 $80,406
3 Years of Service E $42.46 $88,327
4 Years of Service F $44.51 $92,570
Questions regarding the
position can be directed to Lieutenant Andrew Koeller at Andrew.Koeller@wyomingmi.gov.
Join a supportive and
professional team in one of Michigan’s most dynamic communities. For
accommodation requests during the application process, please contact HR at HR_Fax@wyomingmi.gov.
The City of Wyoming is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Click here to view the recruitment video
Click here to view the selection process for police
officer hiring