FullTime Police Officers
State of Michigan · Lansing, Michigan · Posted Jun 25, 2026 · $73,000 to $90,000 a year
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Police Officer
Police Officer
Permanent Full Time
Bargaining Unit
Your primary role focuses on public relations, critical incident preparedness and response, monitoring security camera systems from the Operations Center, and serving as the initial point of contact for visitors and providing them with directions and assistance. This is stable, meaningful law enforcement work in a professional, nonpartisan setting where your experience makes a direct impact.
Strong retirement: up to a 9% contribution from the state (up to a 5% employee contribution match and 4% additional contribution from the State of Michigan)
Monday–Friday daytime hours (7:30 a.m.–Rare weekend or after-hours security/protective details within Michigan only as needed.
Associate’s degree or equivalent required (bachelor’s degree preferred)
Minimum of five years professional law enforcement work experience required
MCOLES certification as a Police Officer or eligible for immediate certification reinstatement required
Ability to participate in physical training, such as defensive tactics and firearms qualifications
Extensive knowledge of law enforcement functions and procedures
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
Ability to comprehend and apply applicable Senate Rules, policies, regulations, and guidelines
Executive/dignitary protection experience
Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Conducted Electrical Weapons
Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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The Michigan Senate employment benefits include an array of options from health insurance to retirement programs. Insurances include medical, dental, vision and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.
Full time/salaried employees receive 16 hours of personal time upon hire and accrue 8 hours of leave time per pay period.
Holidays
State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. Retirement
Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. Website