What are the minimum requirements to be a police officer or police recruit?
The minimum requirements as mandated by Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES): • Must be an U.S. citizen. • Must be at least 18 years old. • Education – high school graduate or GED certificate. • No felony convictions. • Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license or a current valid license from another state and the ability to obtain a Michigan license by the date of employment. • 20/20 corrected vision and the absence of color blindness. • Police Officer or Police Recruit applicants should fill out the appropriate certification form and the test location form to submit with the employment application.
