MCOLES Certified Officers and/or Full-Time Certified Firefighter I&II and Licensed MFR only
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety – Public Safety Officer
OPENING DATE: May 4, 2022
CLOSING DATE: continuous
Public Safety Department
· Type of Position: Public Safety Officer
· Start Date: based on applicant pool and KDPS Training schedule
· Work Hours / Days: 12 hr shifts (w/7 day “off” stretch)
· PSOs work 14 days in a 28-day rotation with 2 weekends off per month
Wage Scale for Certified and Experienced Police Officers:
$24.82/hr (less than 1 year of service)
$26.27/hr (1 year to less than 2 years of service)
$27.49/hr (2 years to less than 3 years of service)
$28.70/hr (3 years or more of completed service)
Wage Scale for Full-Time Firefighter I & II and licensed MFR:
$24.82/hr (less than 1 year of service)
$26.27/hr (1 year to less than 2 years of service)
$27.49/hr (2 years to less than 3 years of service)
$28.70/hr (3 years or more of completed service)
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. […]