Department (MPD) is seeking MCOLES-certified applicants who value strong small-town community ties and embrace a professional, unified team mentality.
The historic City of Marshall is home to award-winning businesses and a supportive community. MPD is a fully accredited agency through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. We are a progressive department committed to professional service, officer growth, and continuous training. Recent investments include the transition to new red dot optic duty and secondary pistols as well as the addition of a drone program.
Opportunities & Special Assignments
MPD offers a variety of current and expanding special assignments, including:
- School Resource Officer (SRO)
- Detective
- Code Enforcement
- Special Response Team (SRT)
- Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF)
- Calhoun-Area Multijurisdictional Evidence Technician (CAMJET)
- Calhoun Unmanned Aerial Systems (CALUAS)
- Calhoun Accident Investigation Team (CAIT)
In addition, officers may pursue numerous in-house instructor opportunities, including:
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Defensive Tactics
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Firearms
Compensation & Benefits beginning July 1st, 2026
- Starting wage: $30.62/hour
- Top rate: $40.17/hour after 4 years (7/1/2028)
- MERS Pension: 3.0 multiplier (25/50)
- Comprehensive benefits package: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental, and optical
- Holiday Time: 14 floating holidays per year
- Vacation Time: 80 hours to start
- Sick Leave: 8 hours earned monthly
- Shift Premium: 2% shift premium for afternoon and night shift
LATERAL TRANSFERS
- 1–2 years of prior law enforcement experience: Step 1 (One-Year Wage) — $33.05/hour
- 2–3 years of prior law enforcement experience: Step 2 (Two-Year Wage) — $34.65/hour
- 3+ years of prior law enforcement experience: Step 3 (Three-Year Wage) — $36.26/hour
Minimum Requirements
- Associate’s Degree preferred
- MCOLES certified or certifiable
- U.S. citizen, 21 years of age or older at time of employment
- Valid driver’s license
- No disqualifying convictions or criminal history
Hiring Process
- Submit an online application via the City of Marshall website under Human Resources – Current Job Postings (https://www.cityofmarshall.com/Jobs.aspx)
- Complete a pre-screening interview
- Successful candidates advance to:
- Written testing
- Oral board interview
- Background investigation
- Psychological exam
- Medical exam
- Final interview with the Chief of Police
- Conditional offer of employment
Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2026, or until the position is filled.
The City of Marshall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
