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The Saginaw Township Police Department is always accepting applications for employment. Applications are reviewed for qualifications and then retained on file for up to one year. Applications are available upon request from the Saginaw Township Police Department, or through the governmental office
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The application is also available for downloading online from the link: Employment Application.
The personal requirements for all persons to apply and be considered for employment are as follows:
- United States citizen
- Minimum age of 21 years
- Be licensed or able to be licensed through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.)
- Possess at minimum, an Associates Degree or have 60 college credits with passing grades from an accredited college or university
Once an application has been accepted for consideration, the applicant will be placed into a testing pool. Applicants will be notified of the next testing period. Once the applicant takes and 
passes the written portion of the testing process, he/she will be advised of the next step, the interview. If the applicant is still in consideration for employment following the interview process, he/she will be notified. At that time the applicant will be required to submit to a background investigation. During this time the applicant will also be required to complete ride-a-long time with at least three different Field Training Officers. Those officers will submit a written evaluation of the applicant to the hiring board.
At this point, if the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment, he/she will be required to submit to and pass the following:
- A physical examination
- A psychological examination
- A drug screen
- Eye exam and vision test
- completion of the M.C.O.L.E.S. licensing process
- Complete all requirements and objectives with the Field Training Unit's training program
- Complete all requirements during probationary period
To download a printable copy of the Saginaw Township employment application, click on the following link: Employment Application
Crime Information Hot Line:(989) 791-7233
Crime Information Tip Line:(989) 791-7226
About STPD
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Chief Donald F. Pussehl Jr
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