Does Detroit Police Department pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Detroit Police Department employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Detroit Police Department. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Detroit Police Department?

39% of Detroit Police Department employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Detroit Police Department 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Detroit Police Department?

Police Officer (22) , Crime Analyst (7) , ESDO (5) , Police Lieutenant (4) , Office Management Assistant (OMA) (2)

What are the pros of working at Detroit Police Department according to real employee reviews?

"Good Pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "Training has been great and have had awesome opportunities to make a difference in people's lives." ((in 4 reviews)); "Unlimited overtime and job security" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Detroit Police Department according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours not enough pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "Lower wages and benefits than all the suburban departments." ((in 4 reviews))

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2.9

39% would recommend to a friend

(74 total reviews)

James Craig

64% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (74 reviews)

Detroit Police Department has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 74 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Detroit Police Department employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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4.0

18 Nov 2024

OK place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You get to Work on different things

Cons

There is No work-life balance

1.0

9 Aug 2023

Don’t do it

Police officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free to kick it with citizens

Cons

Terrible leadership, promote rookies with no experience

1.0

3 May 2018

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Loan officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You get paid to go through the police academy.

Cons

Pay is not on par with other local departments. Benefits were taken during the bankruptcy. High turn over rate due to lack of pay, benefits, working conditions and greener grass in other police departments.

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