Public Safety Officer

The City of St. Joseph Department of Public Safety is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Public Safety Officer.  Candidates must be MCOLES licensed or eligible for licensing as a police officer upon completion from the police academy.  Firefighter 1 and 2 is preferred but not necessary.  Please send a cover letter and resume with three references to the City of St. Joseph, Personnel Department, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 by Friday, February 09, 2024, or to lmoore@sjcity.com.  Applications and full description are also available online at www.sjcity.com The City of St. Joseph is located in Berrien County on the shores of Lake Michigan and is the Rivera of the Midwest.

Starting salary up to $78,410.88 and wage increases if you have prior experience. 

Competitive Pay

Entry: Up to $78,410.88

Certified with one year of experience: Up to $82,759.68

Certified with four years of experience: Up to $87,180.96

Three years top pay: Up to $91,481.44

Generous Benefits include:

Shift Command and Fire Officer Pay

Insurance and Insurance Opt Out pay

2.5% Multiplier Defined Benefit Pension Plan with 25 years of service

Vacation and Annual Leave

Tier pay up to $1500 per assignment per year, Food Allowance of $1,850 per year, 12-hour shift with 4 hours of built-in overtime per pay period, Holiday pay, Educational bonus for college degrees