Job Description
Salary : $39,873.00 - $59,751.00 Annually
Location : Southfield, MI
Job Type: Career Full-Time
Job Number: 202400318
Department: Police Sworn
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Equal Opportunity Language: This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The City of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation
ADA: Individuals with special needs who may require assistance with the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at (248) 796-4700 (voice) or hrsupport@cityofsouthfield.com if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required.
Description Please check your email inbox, spam and junk folders for important communication regarding your hiring status. If you unsubscribe from emails, you will not receive notices to schedule interviews. Representative Job Duties - Assume service counter responsibilities including, but not limited to, issuing permits, registrations, and licenses; fingerprinting residents and business employees for application requirements (non-criminal related)
- Receives payments from the public for documents; maintain and balance cash register and make deposits to Treasurer's Office
- Operate cash register, adding machine, computer, duplicating and other office equipment
- Process applications for handgun permits, issue pet licenses, and requests for reports
- Provide general information for the Police Department both on the phone and in person
- Perform criminal record checks for other agencies and citizens for employment
- Data entry in the Department database
- Other duties as assigned including imaging reports and answering phones
Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield - Highschool graduate or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years of full-time office experience performing a variety of duties
- Classes or experience in basic bookkeeping helpful
- Must have knowledge of database concepts and operations, and be familiar with Microsoft Word and Access
- Must possess the ability to perform in a high visibility, multi-task environment in an accurate and timely manner
- Problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Must possess a proactive, public service attitude and excellent communication skills
- Must successfully complete the skills battery which includes filing, typing, data entry, math and proofreading
- Candidates will be subject to a background investigation
Supplemental Information The selection process will include the completion of a City of Southfield application, a review of the applicant's qualifications, driving record and criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Selected candidates will be subject to a level 3 background investigation. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step.
City of Southfield driving standards link: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified by email to attend the oral board interview. Applicants must maintain all minimum requirements and certifications while waiting for consideration for employment. Names of the successful candidates will remain eligible for consideration for nine months from placement on the eligibility list.
We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!
City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary OVERVIEW
Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out
Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus
Blended Pension Plan Employees Defined Benefit SERS 1.5% Multiplier for all years of service
3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement
10 Years Vesting
5% Employee Contribution
Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare 3% 401 a City Contribution
3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)
5 Year Vesting Schedule
Retirement Health Savings Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.
5 years of years of service: 50% vested
6 years of service: 75% vested
7 years of service: 100% vested
Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.
Life Insurance MetLife The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:
AFSCME 329 : 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636: $50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance
Medical Elections Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025) Community Blue PPO 10
Community Blue PPO 12
Community Blue PPO 15
HAP HMO Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance 1st day of the next month of hire date.
Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.
COBRA coverage through TASC - in the event of separation- you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months. Retirement Savings Account Supplemental MissionSquare 457b or T. Rowe Price 457b Retirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax.
Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.
Post-tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which means that little to no taxes will be taken upon distribution in retirement. Loans are available.
Supplemental Tuition Reimbursement 75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.
Residency Bonus Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.
Fire and Police Excluded
Supplemental MetLife Voluntary Term Life and ADD Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.
AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton dennis_patton@us.aflac.com.
Supplemental EAP Ulliance Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.
FMLA Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.
Supplemental FSA & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses.
Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours