Employment Opportunities
Grant Coordinator
The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications and resumes with cover letter for a Full-Time Grant Coordinator until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This is a full-time position, under the general direction of the Community Development Director. This position is responsible for the full-cycle grant service in seeking, receiving, and administering external funding for the City of Big Rapids as well as administering selected grants from the City to other parties. Starting salary range DOQ $46,309-$57,578.
A complete job description can be found here.
To apply, please fill out a full-time employment application, found in the left-side navigation panel.
Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 231-592-4007 or hr@cityorbr.org. The City of Big Rapids is an equal-opportunity employer and provider.
Motor Mechanic
The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications and resumes with cover letter for a Full-Time Motor Mechanic until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This is a full-time position, under the general direction of the Street Superintendent or Assistant Street Superintendent. This position will perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks on City motor vehicles and power driven machinery and related work as required. Starting rate $21.36 hourly.
A complete job description can be found here.
Applicants will be required to participate in quarterly random drug and alcohol testing under the U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines.
To apply, please fill out a full-time employment application, found in the left-side navigation panel.
Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 231-592-4007 or hr@cityorbr.org. The City of Big Rapids is an equal-opportunity employer and provider.
Deputy Chief - Police Division
The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications and resumes with cover letter for a Full-Time Deputy Chief of the Police Division until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024. This position, under the general direction of the Police Chief will supervise administrative and operational activities of the police division. This position will assist the chief in developing policies, departmental budgets and reports. Starting salary range DOQ $78,769-$94,136.
A complete job description can be found here.
Qualifications required: Ten years of experience as a police officer including prior command-level experience. Bachelor's Degree is preferred in criminal justice, public administration or related field. Additional police training and experience may be substituted for a degree. MCOLES certified/certifiable.
Applicants will be required to participate in a multi-phase hiring process including but not limited to an oral interview, background investigation process, physical exam and psychological exam.
To apply, please fill out a full-time employment application, found in the left-side navigation panel.
Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 231-592-4007 or hr@cityorbr.org. The City of Big Rapids is an equal-opportunity employer and provider.
Police Officer: Full-Time
The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications and resumes with cover letter for a Full-Time Police Officer.
This is a full-time position, under the general direction of the Police Chief. This position will perform responsible law enforcement and patrol work. Maintain order in the City, respond to citizen complaints, regulate traffic, protect life and property, prevent crime and quell civil disorder. Procure and preserve evidence. Perform related work as required.
Qualifications required: High school diploma or equivalent, two years of credits from an accredited college or university, MCOLES certified/certifiable, and at least 21 years old.
If you have prior police experience, please contact HR for lateral transfer language.
Applicants will be required to participate in a multi-phase hiring process including but not limited to a written test, oral interview, ride a long, background investigation process, physical exam and psychological exam.
To apply, please fill out a full-time employment application, found in the left side navigation panel.
Starting wages as of January 2024:
$55,436 (without a degree) and $56,546 (with a degree). Applicants with 3 years prior police experience and up-to-date MCOLES license will have a starting wage of $57,217 (without a degree) and $58,362(with a degree). After the probationary period, the employee shall be paid the two (2) year rate of pay. In addition, upon completion of the probationary period, new officers will receive a $1,500 bonus.
Complete job description can be found here.
Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 231-592-4007 or hr@cityorbr.org. Position open until filled. City of Big Rapids is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Service Officer-Police Division: Part-Time
The City of Big Rapids Public Safety Department-Police Division is looking for part-time Service officers.
Applicants must be motivated, task oriented, with strong people and time management skills and the ability to deal professionally with members of the community. It is preferred, but not required that applicants have work study money available. It is not required that applicants major in criminal justice but is helpful. Duties include parking enforcement, school traffic details, assisting officers with duties including fingerprinting and administering PBT’s, as well as helping administrative staff. An individual interested in aspects of local government is appreciated.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and it is desired that the applicant have an interest in a career in Criminal Justice, but it is not required. Applicants will be required to participate in a multi-phase hiring process including but not limited to a oral interview, background investigation, drug screen and physical exam.
To apply, please fill out a part-time employment application, found in the left side navigation panel.
Starting hourly rate is $12.68/hour with a pay increase after 6 months. 12-20 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., M-F with occasional adjustments for special events.
Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 231-592-4007 or hr@cityorbr.org or Public Safety at 231-527-0005. Position open until filled. City of Big Rapids is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Dial-A-Ride Driver: Part-Time
The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications, resumes with cover letter for the Dial-A-Ride Driver position.
This is a part-time position, under the general direction of the Director of Transportation. This position will receive and transmit messages from and to the dispatch control station, transport bus riders from one location to another, and perform related work as required.
Qualifications required: knowledge of the City and a CDL License with “P” Endorsement is preferred. Willing to train the right person.
To apply, please fill out a part-time employment application, found in the left side navigation panel.
Starting hourly rate after training is $18.42 per hour, 20-25 hours per week. Complete job description can be found here.
Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 231-592-4007 or hr@cityorbr.org. Position open until filled. City of Big Rapids is an equal opportunity employer and provider.