A career with the Novi Police Department is one with
the future, job satisfaction and a sense of personal pride.
The Novi Police Department is an exceptional law enforcement agency
with an outstanding reputation of service achieved through
professionalism, excellence and courtesy. The people who work
for the department reflect the highest standard of law enforcement,
which has been built on a tradition of pride and integrity.
Philosophy of the Novi Police Department
The men and women of the Novi Police are committed
to the concept of Community Policing. A police department is
only as good as the community it serves. The support and
involvement of the citizens of Novi with the police department has
led to the high standard of living the community enjoys. The
partnership is drawn from the premise that the Novi Police
Department's product is one of service to all citizens with a
special focus toward solving the problems within the community.
As a member of the Novi Police Department, you will have the
opportunity to become a catalyst for positive intervention of crime
by working with the community to provide a safe and secure
environment and preserve the peace.
Career Opportunities and Advancement
The City of Novi is a diverse and dynamic community
with beautiful residential living and numerous shopping districts.
Along with the growth of the community, the Novi Police Department
is expanding to meet the citizens' needs. Career opportunities
with the Novi Police Department will increase as the city moves
through the 21st Century. A wide variety of career paths and
opportunities are available to a Novi Police Officer.
Uniform Division
Detective Division
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General Investigator
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Crime Prevention Officer
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Narcotics Investigator
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Juvenile Investigator
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D.A.R.E. Instructor
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Surveillance
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School Liaison Officer
During your career, you may have the opportunity to
test for Sergeant, Lieutenant, Deputy Chief, and Police Chief.
Before a patrol officer recruit can work as a police officer, the
candidate must complete an intense training program with one of the
police academies throughout the state of Michigan. After completing
the police academy and being hired as a police officer, a patrol
officer completes several months of training within the police
department. During this in house training program, an officer is
assigned to work with a Field Training Officer (FTO). The FTO trains
the new officer in the daily operations and policies of the police
department. A patrol officer is considered "on probation" for a year
after the completion of the Field Training Program. During this
year, the new officer receives other necessary training and is
periodically evaluated by patrol supervisors. All training a
candidate receives is administered within the regulations set by the
Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
Do you Qualify?
We are looking for qualified persons interested in joining the
ranks of an elite group of men and women who have dedicated their
lives to a rewarding career of service. If you are ready to
meet the challenge of being a Novi Police Officer, you must meet the
minimum qualifications:
- Education - Baccalaureate Degree
- Residency - U.S. Citizen
- Conduct - Reputation must be above reproach, No criminal
convictions, and an exemplary work and driving record
- Physical Must be in good physical condition and be capable of
performing the duties of a police officer.
- Exams - Must pass written examinations and interviews
- Character - Applicants must be of the highest standard of
character and pass a comprehensive background investigation
Benefits as a Novi Police Department Employee
- Job security
- Excellent pay
- Life, health and dental insurance
- Retirement opportunities after 25 years
- Paid sick leave, holidays and vacations
- Partial reimbursement for college tuition
- Continuing in service training
- Disability benefits
Career opportunities exist for non sworn civilian personnel
in police administration, records and communications.
Dispatch/Records Specialist
To become a Novi Police dispatcher or records specialist, a
candidate must have a High School Diploma. All candidates are then
put through an intense background investigation and a series of
several interviews, including an interview called an oral board,
where the candidate is interviewed and questioned by a panel of
employees from the Police department. The candidate is then
interviewed and evaluated by a psychologist and given a complete
physical exam. Only candidates of the highest moral, psychological,
and physical health are considered for employment.
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