Employment

The City of Farmington Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants for positions will be considered without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Candidates must submit a City of Farmington Hills application for each posted vacancy to be considered an applicant for employment to a vacant position.  Resumes or other supportive documents may be attached to a properly completed application.

Applications properly submitted to the City, consistent with this policy, will be considered until the open position applied for is filled or until the passing of the posted cutoff date.

Please monitor this website and local newspapers for information on current employment vacancies.

Police Cadet

Pre-employment standards for Police Cadet:

1. File a properly completed application, which is acceptable to the City of Farmington Hills, and provide satisfactory responses to requests for additional information.
2. Not less than 18 years of age.
3. Citizen of the United States.
4. Possess a high school diploma.
5. Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.
6. Have no more than two hazardous traffic violations in the preceding five years, or a total of no more than four points on or after the date of application.  The accident history, regardless of fault, will be considered in the appraisal of the applicant’s overall driving skills and, therefore, eligibility.
7. Have no prior felony convictions.
8. Have no misdemeanor charges or convictions within five years of the date of application.  All misdemeanor charges and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility of the applicant.
9. Pass the MCOLES pre-employment reading/writing examination and provide documentation of successful completion prior to employment.
10. Pass the MCOLES pre-employment physical agility examination and provide valid documentation of successful completion prior to employment.
11. Be free from physical defects, diseases or conditions which may impair ability to perform job requirements.
12. Be free from mental/emotional instabilities which may impair ability to perform job requirements.
13. Be free from any impediment of the senses, physically sound and in possession of extremities.
14. Height/weight in proportion as determined by MCOLES standards. 
15. Possess normal hearing as determined by MCOLES standards.
16. Possess normal color vision, normal visual functions including peripheral vision and dept perception as per MCOLES requirements.
17. Pass a psychological examination administered at the direction of the department, attaining at least an acceptable score, as determined by the department.
18. Pass all phases of a physical-medical examination, conducted by a licensed health care professional of the department’s choosing.
19. Clear a drug test, checking for the presence of illicit controlled substances, as per MCOLES standards and processes.
20. Pass a department-sponsored written examination, attaining at least a minimal acceptable score, as determined by the department.
21. Pass the department’s Oral Review Board, attaining at least a minimal acceptable score, as determined by the department.
22. Possess good moral character, as determined by a background investigation.
23. Pass a department-conducted background investigation, receiving at least a minimally acceptable evaluation, as determined by the department.
24. Clear a fingerprint check.
25. An interview with the Police Chief and staff will be conducted, the results of which will be considered in the applicant’s overall suitability for employment.
26. Pass a City Manager's interview.

It is the Police Department’s general practice to hire for the position of Police Cadet and then promote to the position of Police Officer.  In the event Police Cadets are not eligible to fill officer vacancies, persons may be hired directly to the position of Police Officer.

Visit the Michigan State Police MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards) website.

Police Officer

The following pre-requisites are in addition to, or in lieu of, the requirements listed above for Police Cadet.

1. Not less than 21 years of age (replaces item two above).
2. Have attained 60 credit hours or 90 quarter semester hours of college credit (in addition to item four above).
3. Be an MCOLES certified police officer in Michigan. Documentation of certification as a Police Officer in Michigan must accompany the completed application, for Police Officer applicants only.

Visit the Michigan State Police MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards) website.

Hiring Process for Police Cadet and Police Officer:

• During the announced application period, candidates shall complete the City of Farmington Hills Employment Application and the Police Department’s application form.
• Applications must be completed in their entirety and returned to the Police Department prior to the published deadline.
• Documentation of certification as a Police Officer, or proof of certifiability as a Police Officer in Michigan, must accompany the completed application, Police Officer applicants only.
• Provide documentation of successful completion of the MCOLES pre-employment reading/writing and physical agility tests.
• Written examination.
• Oral Review Board.
• Fingerprint check.
• Background investigation.
• Interview with Police Chief and staff.
• City Manager interview
• Conditional offer of employment.
• Medical-physical examination.
• Psychological evaluation.
• Appointment to position.
• Pass a City Manager's interview.

Visit the Michigan State Police MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards) website..

Police Dispatcher

Applications can be obtained on-line and are kept on file for a one-year period.

Pre-employment standards for Police Dispatcher:

1. File a properly completed application, which is acceptable to the City of Farmington Hills, and provide satisfactory responses to additional requests for information.
2. High school graduate or equivalent.
3. Emergency dispatching experience desirable.
4. Basic typing and ability to operate a computer.
5. Good communication and telephone skills.
6. Have no prior felony charges or convictions.
7. Have no misdemeanor charges or convictions within five years of the date of application.  All misdemeanor charges and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility of applicant.
8. Pass a department-sponsored written examination, attaining at least a minimal acceptable score, as determined by the department.
9. Pass the department’s Oral Review Board, attaining at least a minimal acceptable score, as determined by the department.
10. Pass a department-conducted background investigation, receiving at least a minimally acceptable evaluation, as determined by the department.
11. Pass a psychological examination administered at the direction of the department, attaining at least an acceptable score, as determined by the department.
12. Pass all phases of a physical-medical examination, conducted by a licensed health care professional of the department’s choosing.
13. Clear a fingerprint check.
14. An interview with the Police Chief and staff will be conducted, the results of which will be considered in the applicant’s overall suitability for employment.
15. Pass a City Manager's interview.

Hiring Process for Police Dispatcher:

• During the announced application period, candidates shall complete the City of Farmington Hills Employment Application form.
• The application form must be completed in its entirety and returned to the Human Resources Department at City Hall prior to the published deadline.
• Written examination.
• Oral interview.
• Background investigation.
• Interview with Police Chief and staff.
• Conditional offer of employment.
• Medical-physical examination.
• Psychological evaluation.
• Appointment to position.
• Pass a City Manager's interview.

Complaints Involving Police Employees

It is the policy of the Farmington Hills Police Department to investigate all complaints of alleged employee misconduct, to equitably determine whether the allegations are valid and to take appropriate action.

If you have a complaint against a Police Department employee, you should contact the Police Command Desk at (248) 871-2610 and ask to speak with a supervisor.  If the complaint can be resolved through explanation and discussion, then no further action will need to be taken.

If you wish to file a formal complaint of alleged employee misconduct, you will need to come to the police station and speak with a supervisor.  The supervisor will provide you with a “Citizen Complaint Report” form.  The supervisor will explain the method for completing the form and answer any questions you may have concerning the formal complaint.