Detroit Police and Wayne County Sheriff to host hiring event

Police officer on patrol in Detroit - Photo by Frank Nemecek

The Detroit Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff will have a joint hiring event on Thursday, February 21 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Northwest Activities Center (18100 Meyers Rd). Recruiters from both agencies will be there accepting applications.

In order to be considered, applicants must:

• Able to obtain a concealed pistol license;
• Be at least 18 years old;
• Possess a valid Michigan drivers license;
• Have 20/20 vision or vision that is corrected to 20/20;
• High school diploma or GED;
• No felony convictions; and
• U.S. citizen.

In addition, applicants must be able to pass the MCOLES tests in order to be hired by the Detroit Police Department. Those applying to the Wayne County Sherrif's Department must be able to pass the MSCTC (Sheriff)

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