DETROIT POLICE HIRING PROCESS

 

• Meet minimum requirements, including a criminal history check (no felony convictions)

• Attend Application Orientation

• Pass MCOLES Physical Fitness Test** (we pay $45 and schedule you)

• Pass MCOLES Pre-Employment Reading and Writing test** (we pay $68 and schedule you)

• Pass Background Investigation (you will speak/meet with your background investigator)

• Pass Oral Board Interview (an in-person interview with DPD supervisors)

• Pass Psychological (written and oral) and Medical Examinations (after your test, meet with a psychologist/psychiatrist) 

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DETROIT POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

 

• Must be at least 18 years of age (to apply)

• ​Possess a valid Driver’s License (cannot be suspended, restricted or revoked or learning permit)

• School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution (or approved homeschool equivalent)

• U.S. Citizenship (you have to be resident of Michigan to gain employment)

• 20/20 Vision or 20/20 Corrected Vision (glasses or contacts are acceptable)

• No Felony Convictions (per MCOLES even expungements, HYTA are not acceptable to be licensed)

 

Required Documents

 

The following documents are required in order for you to be considered for a position as a Police Officer with the Detroit Police Department.

These documents are required in order for the investigator to conduct your pre-employment investigation. You are advised to start gathering these documents immediately in order to expedite the investigation process.

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Gather these documents now, and you will be advised when they need to be produced. Do not mail these documents.

MCOLES Written and Agility Test scores must be submitted within 45 days of you indicating interest in applying for a position with the Detroit Police Department.

 

Please, bring the original and one copy of ALL required documents. (When directed to).

 

• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

• Photo of Yourself (4x6)-(in business attire, waist-up)

• Driver’s License

• Driving Record (out of state applicants)

• Voter’s Registration Card

• Copies of Any Pending Lawsuits

• Friend of Court Records (if applicable)

• Certificate of Naturalization (if applicable)

• Marriage License and/or Divorce Decree

• Military Documents-DD214 Long Form

• MCOLES Test Scores-Written & Agility

• High School Diploma & Transcript or GED Certificate & Exam Score

• Copy of College Degree (if applicable) & official transcripts

• Official Credit Report (see below information regarding obtaining your credit report)

• If you are self-employed: Income Tax Records for the past 2 years

 

FREE MCOLES TESTING

For Detroit Police Candidates

 

We will register and schedule your for the MCOLES written and physical agility test. 

 

MCOLES Agility Test Minimum Performance Standards