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Posted on: July 27, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Five-Year Lateral Transfer Program - New Bonuses!

5 Year Lateral Transfer BONUS 2023

$15k Sign-on Bonus for New Lateral Transfers! 5% Annual Retention Bonus!

Are you ready to make the move to Portage for a long-term career and top pay (amongst comparable departments)? The Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS) FIVE-YEAR LATERAL TRANSFER PROGRAM affords certified Police Officers the opportunity to join the Portage Department of Public Safety – Police Division. Officers who have excelled in their law enforcement careers and are up to the task of meeting the high standards of the PDPS can apply now!

 Candidates with prior full-time experience will be hired in at an advance pay step based on prior years of experience, up to Step F. Step F of the current Portage Police Officer’s Association collective bargaining agreement is $38.87 per hour/$80,852 annually and $40.63 per hour/$84,491 annually (effective July 1, 2024). New lateral transfers will also receive a $15k sign-on bonus. *ALL Portage Public Safety Officers now receive a 5% ANNUAL RETENTION BONUS in July as long as they use two or less sick occurrences each year*. This bonus is unique to Portage Public Safety and is not available anywhere else in the area. Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit portagemi.gov/344/Recruitment for complete details and to apply online.

 Make your move to Portage today!

 

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