Job Opportunities

Most Frequently Asked Question:

Question: How do I become a Police Officer with the City of Ann Arbor?

Answer: To become a police officer with the City of Ann Arbor, successful candidates must meet the below list of requirements.

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be at least 21 years of age
Associates Degree or equivalent college credits
Or, absent the college requirement, must have a minimum of 2 years prior experience as a sworn full-time law enforcement officer, or 2 years active military service.
Persons who are 'Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards' (MCOLES) certified/certifiable or eligible for waiver of training are preferred.
Candidates must pass an extensive background investigation, physical and psychological exams and drug screen.
No felony convictions
Misdemeanor convictions considered on a case by case basis
Must have a satisfactory driving record:
Valid Michigan operator's license
No OUIL/Impaired convictions within 7 years of application
No current suspended or revoked license
Less than 6 points on driving record
Less than 3 misdemeanor/civil infractions within 2 years of application
Less than 2 accidents with violations within 2 years of application (this is considered on a case by case basis)

For more information on MCOLES certification go to www.mcoles.org