Public Safety Officer (PSO)

Public Safety Officers (PSOs) protect and serve the community by responding to calls for service involving police, fire, and medical emergencies in a professional and caring manner, to enhance the quality of life for all people in the City of Kalamazoo. We offer a meaningful career that promotes balance between life and career and has opportunities for professional development and advancement through promotion.

Balance Life and Career: Public Safety Officers assigned to patrol work 12-hour shifts. During a 28-day rotation, PSOs are scheduled to work 14 days and have 14 days off

Compensation

• Free Training plus hourly wages.

• Excellent Benefits/Pension

• Spanish Language Bonus

• Residency Bonus

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Police Academy Graduates (certifiable)

-OR-

Public Safety Recruits:

(no certifications and no experience required)

Training Wage: $55,779.36/yr.

Fully Trained: $68,643.12/yr.

Top of Scale: $92,907.36/yr.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must be 21 years old, possess Character Fitness (good moral character), have a valid driver's license, be a U.S. citizen, and meet all MCOLES licensing.

Acceptable Training and Experience

Minimum of High School Diploma; Associate or higher preferred, or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of the job.

TO APPLY

Click the APPLY button and apply online from 4/8/26 through 4/22/26.

EOE

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