Fundraising:

Oak Park Police Officers Association Fundraising Activity

A union representing some of Oak Park's Public Safety personnel has hired a fundraising company to solicit monetary contributions for the union. These fundraising activities may include telemarketing and direct mail. The City of Oak Park and the Department of Public Safety DO NOT SOLICIT money from residents to provide service. The City of Oak Park and the Department of Public Safety HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED any fundraising activity. These fundraising activities DO NOT BENEFIT the City, the Department of Public Safety or the level of service that the Department provides.

For more information on Select Michigan Laws Protecting Consumers, Telemarketing and Junk Mail or if you wish to File a Complaint/Inquiry contact the Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. In addition to the Attorney General you may also wish to contact the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office. To speak to a supervisor for more information please contact the Department of Public Safety at 248-691-7520.

Employment:

The City of Oak Park is located near the southeast corner of Oakland County, contains approximately 5.5 square miles with a population of 32,493 as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Census for 2000. The Department of Public Safety is a consolidated Police and Fire Department. All officers are cross-trained and perform both functions. The Department has seventy sworn Officers and fourteen civilian employees.

Requirements

• Applicants must have successfully completed 60 semester hours of college credit, the equivalent of a beginning third year college student.
• Applicants must be eligible for certification as provided in Public Act 203 as amended. The act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor crimes involving domestic violence from owning or possessing a firearm. Law Enforcement Officers are specifically not exempted from this prohibition.
• Applicants must have taken and passed the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), pre-employment tests. There are two MCOLES tests: a written test, and a physical agility test. The applicant is responsible for making the reservations for the MCOLES tests and paying the fees for the MCOLES tests. Applicants must submit the official results of the MCOLES testing and, if applicable, current MCOLES certification.
• Applicants must be able to successfully complete the required police-training curriculum at a MCOLES police academy and be deemed certifiable upon graduation. Preference will be given to applicants who have graduated from or are currently attending a MCOLES police academy.
• Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete the basic fire-training curriculum at a Firefighter Training Council approved school, and successfully attain Firefighters Level II certification.

Benefits

• Salary range is $48,528 to $69,326 after 48 months.
• Current work schedule is 12-hour shifts/14 scheduled workdays a month.
• Excellent fringe benefits and retirement plan.
• The special status of serving in one of the most respected consolidated Police-Fire-EMS agencies in the country.
• The capacity to continuously develop, refine and implement a unique combination of professional skills: Major Crimes Task Force; Evidence Technician; Bicycle Unit; Special Response Team; Crisis Negotiators; Field Training Officers School Liaison Unit; and Motorcycle Unit.

Application Process

The Department of Public Safety accepts applications only during published hiring dates. The Department "IS" hiring at this time, please check here when there are Job Openings

Applications may be picked up in person at

or to obtain a printable application click here

The City of Oak Park is an ADA/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Employer

Forms:

Complete the form online, print and sign it. Return forms to the

or fax to (248) 691-7161. Be sure to include additional documents and fees if necessary.

Animal License Application

Fee Schedule

Dog or Cat Impound: $25.00 initial fee; $7.50 per day.
A late fee of $10.00 is assessed against all licenses purchased after December 31st

Emergency Alarm Permit Application
One time $12.00 application fee

False Alarm Appeal: Free

Vacation Check: Free