What Grand Rapids PD pays
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$95,971
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Grand Rapids PD
Police Officer Certified/Certifiable 27-02
Grand Rapids, MICloses Dec 31, 2026$77,467starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age18
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOUT-OF-STATE CERTIFIED OFFICERS: Please contact the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) at (517)322-1417 to determine your eligibility and available dates for the Recognition of Prior Training and Experience Program (RPTE).
- Pensiondefined benefit pension plan
How Grand Rapids PD compares nearby
All 34 Grand Rapids Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Grand Rapids | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids PD | Hiring | $77,467 | — | None | |
| Kent County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| East Grand Rapids PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Wyoming PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Grandville PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kentwood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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