Police Officer Hiring Procedures
Qualifications & Screening Process
To qualify for testing for employment with the Wyoming Police Department, candidates must be certified by the State of Michigan as a police officer, certifiable, or must be certifiable within thirty days after the written test is taken. In addition, candidates must also be able to satisfy the following minimum qualifications:
- United States Citizen
- Posses a valid operators license
- High school graduate or GED certificate; minimum of Associates degree required
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess 20/20 corrected vision
- No prior felony convictions or misdemeanor Domestic Assault convictions
- Perform the essential functions of a Police Officer with or without reasonable accommodations
Employment Process
Go to the EMPCO website for details.
Written Examination
The Wyoming Police Department is announcing a written test process to hire new police officers. EMPCO, Inc. will be conducting the initial evaluation and written test. Those interested in taking the written test must contact Empco, Inc. at the EMPCO website to apply. The test must be completed by 8:00 a.m. on April 8, 2013. Test results will not be considered after that date. For additional information visit Employment Opportunities. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Oral Interview
Candidates that qualify will receive notification via email that will include the date, time and location for an oral interview. The applicants that successfully complete the oral interview will complete a "Personal History Questionnaire".
Background Investigation
Upon completion of the Personal History Questionnaire, an officer from the Wyoming Police Department will conduct a background investigation.
Department Board of Review
After the background investigation has been completed, a Department Board of Review will determine if a conditional job offer will be extended.
Psychological, Pre-Placement Physical Examination & Drug Screen
To be completed upon a conditional job offer.
Police Officer Salary
Approximate Annual Salary Effective after July 1, 2012: |
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| Minimum Annual Salary | Maximum Annual Salary |
| $44,866 | $63,378 |