Portage Police Hiring Probationary Patrol Officer

The City of Portage Police Merit Board, at their January 17th, 2012 public hearing, voted to invoke the Emergency Hiring procedures outlined in the Section 8 “Hiring, Ranking, Promotion, Vacations, and Awards” and the Policy to Section 8 “Personal Qualifications and Procedure”.

Application packets for the position of Probationary Patrol Officer with experience for the Portage Police Department will be available from February 6th starting at 8:00 AM through February 19th at 8:00 AM. All applications must be completed and returned to the Portage Police Department no later than 8:00 am on March 3rd 2012. Those interested in applying may pick up an application packet at the Portage Police Department, 2693 Irving St.

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be State Certified from a state accredited police academy; and
  
• Must have at least one (1) year experience as a full time certified Law Enforcement Officer.

The salary for a probationary officer is $33,182.76, however, officers with 3 or more years of municipal law enforcement experience may qualify for a starting salary of $39,391.04. Then after one year of satisfactory service the salary increases to $42,305.90. After two years of service the salary increases to $45,509.18.

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