Thank you for your interest in being hired as a police officer in Bloomfield Township.  A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.  Please complete the brief questionnaire below or complete the Employment Application and send it to Captain Dan Brown.  One of our recruiters will proactively reach out to speak with you. Meanwhile, learn more about us at btpdhiring.org.

Police Officer: Application Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university. Exceptionally well-qualified individuals may apply in their senior year of college.
  • Weight and height proportionate as indicated by accepted medical standards
  • Eyesight corrected to 20/20
  • No felony convictions
  • Minimal traffic record
  • Passed MCOLES pre-employment batteries.  Click here for more information. 
  • Be certifiable by MCOLES
  • Pass a department physical exam
  • Become an Oakland County resident or live within a county that borders Oakland County, within one (1) year of official appointment or hiring date.
  • Pass a psychological test by a licensed psychologist selected by Bloomfield Township
  • Pass a drug screen
  • Applicants must pass an EMPCO entry-level police officer written examination prior to any oral interview (if offered).

Job Description:

A sworn Police Officer enforces laws and patrols authorized areas in a professional, responsive, and efficient manner. In partnership with the community, a Police Officer is responsible for maintaining order in Bloomfield Township, protecting life and property, performing investigations, preventing crime, preserving the peace, regulating traffic, rendering aid, providing information to citizens, and performing related work as required. Police Officers provide all services while maintaining a tradition of integrity and honor. Shift assignments include weekends, holidays, days, nights or special hours as required.

Job Compensation

Starting at $49,815; top pay $91,068

How To Apply

Complete the Employment Application, below. 
Applications may be mailed to:
The Bloomfield Township Police Department
ATTN: Captain Brown
4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Or emailed to: Captain Brown
Hand delivered to the station 24 hours a day.  

Employment Application

Additional Information:

Detailed Job Description