Police Officer, Lateral Transfer Bonus

City of Portage, Michigan

. Join the Portage Department of Public Safety Police Division through the Lateral Entry Program .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timePortage • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,692 - $95,565 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to perform police officer duties with high standards, ensuring compliance with legal and departmental requirements. Possesses the necessary certifications and qualifications to serve effectively within the Portage Department of Public Safety.

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Certifiable Police OfficerValid Driver's LicenseU.S. CitizenshipBackground Investigation CompletionPost-Offer Psychological Evaluation

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Certifications & Qualifications

MCOLES Re-Licensure

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Police Officer DutiesResidency RequirementOral Board InterviewsPhysical/Drug ScreenFelony Conviction Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Portage Department of Public Safety Police Division through the Lateral Entry Program
Perform police officer duties meeting the high standards of the PDPS
Apply prior full-time police experience toward advanced pay placement
Participate in oral board interviews
Complete a background investigation if selected
Complete post-offer psychological evaluation and physical/drug screen
Coordinate a start date after all results are received

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be 21 years old
Must be a certifiable police officer
Must possess a valid driver's license with a good record
Must comply with the residency requirement of 30 miles from the Portage city limits within one year
Must have no felony convictions, excluding expunged convictions
Out-of-state officers or officers separated from a police department for more than a year are subject to MCOLES re-licensure requirements and the Recognition of Prior Training & Education program
Successful out-of-state candidates must obtain a valid Michigan driver's license upon hire
Successful candidates must complete all required tests and evaluations
Post-offer psychological evaluation and physical/drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus for new lateral transfers
5% annual attendance bonus
Advanced pay step based on prior years of experience, up to Step F
Equal employment opportunity policy