Police Officer

Job overview

The Police Officer role is onsite in Detroit, MI, with full-time employment and annual pay of $54,199–$82,083. Officers work for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and new hires are assigned to the Adult Detention Facility on an available shift. The posting also describes assignments in Field Services or Court Services. The officer maintains facility and prisoner security, supervises inmates, responds to emergencies, prepares reports, transports prisoners, and supports courtroom and building security. The role contributes to public safety and orderly operations across detention, field, and court settings.

What you'll do

• Maintain security at the Adult Detention Facility and supervise prisoners
• ensure humane treatment and compliance with rules
• testify in proceedings
• prepare reports and records
• transport prisoners
• investigate accidents and suspicious activity
• respond to emergencies
• conduct headcounts
• operate a police vehicle safely
• and provide courtroom, building, perimeter, and public security.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police officer

full-time

detroit mi

wayne county government

sheriff’s office

adult detention facility

field services

court services

prisoner supervision

courtroom security

mandatory overtime

$54,199–$82,083

hiring incentive

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation and sick leave
• health, optical, and dental insurance
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• retirement plan
• hiring incentive of $2,500 after one year and another $2,500 after two years.

Why this role

New hires are assigned to the Adult Detention Facility on an available shift; mandatory overtime for roll call is required. A $2,500 hiring incentive is paid after one year and an additional $2,500 after two years of service.

About the employer

Wayne County Government is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.