Employment Opportunities

POLICE OFFICER

• College transcripts indicating 60 hours of college credit in criminal justice. For applicants who do not have 60 college credits completed, please submit proof of employment as a full-time police officer. Applicants with three years of full-time employment as a police officer do not have the college education requirement. Each year of full-time employment as a police officer will replace 20 college credits in the education requirement. Therefore, candidates may have a combination of college credits and police officer work experience.
• Proof of completion of the Police Academy or proof of current enrollment in the Academy
• For applicants who have completed the Academy, a letter from MCOLES proving certification or ability to be certified
• EMPCO test score (or proof of registration for future exam)
• A copy of MCOLES physical agility certification. To clarify, all candidates must have a current MCOLES physical agility certification or must be registered for the upcoming examination at the time of application.

• Must pass Civil Service written examination administered by Dearborn Heights OR EMPCO written examination with a score of 70% or higher
• Must pass an Oral Interview with a score of 70% of higher.
• Must pass background check.
• Must pass post-offer physical examination with a drug/alcohol screening.

SUMMARY: There are three types of jobs under the laborer classification:

1. For the Water Department, laborers are responsible to execute and maintain water repair and maintenance tasks.
2. For the Highway Laborer, laborers are responsible for maintaining and fixing roads.
3. For the Building Maintenance, laborers are responsible for repairing and maintaining public buildings and parks.

 EDUCATIONAL AND DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

 Must be 18 years or older

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License – Class B with the Air Brake Endorsement (temporary is acceptable)
• Must meet General Government Civil Service Driving Standards

 CIVIL SERVICE PROCESS:

• Must pass Civil Service written examination with a score of 70% or higher.
• Must pass an Oral Interview.
• Must pass background check.
• Must pass post-offer physical examination with a drug/alcohol screening.

To apply for this position, please submit an application to the Human Resource Department, 6045 Fenton, Dearborn Heights. Applications can be downloaded by clicking www.ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us. Applications must be submitted by  Monday, January 25, 2021 to be considered for this round of testing/interviews.