What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Recruit/Police Academy Sponsorship position at City of Lansing, MI?

Salary : $41,600.00 Annually

Location : Lansing, MI

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00292

Department : POLICE

Division : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

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ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND THE MID-MICHIGAN POLICE ACADEMY

We are currently accepting applications for the AUGUST 2025 Police Academy.

Police Academy Dates August 18, 2025 to December 12, 2025

SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2025

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED &

TURNED IN BY FEBRUARY 21, 2025 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW

Police Officer Recruit is for non-certified applicants. Candidates who are hired will be sent to the 17-week Mid-Michigan Police Academy, a certified law enforcement academy, located at Lansing Community College. Upon successful completion of this academy, the Recruit will be promoted to entry-level police officer and must also successfully complete the Lansing Police Department's field training officer program.

The Lansing Police Officer protects and serves the citizens and communities of the City of Lansing. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties involving the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; issues citations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; makes arrests; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

Requirements :

Must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the academy

High School Diploma / GED

AND Associate Degree (preferred) OR completion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework, OR current Military Commitment preparing their exit in Good Standing OR completion of commitment to the military in Good Standing. Some Military Course Credits may be used for equivalency.

A minimum of one (1) year or more equivalent life experience such as : employment, internship, coaching, volunteerism, and / or etc.

Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable, comprehensive, and extensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity

Honorably discharged USA Armed Forces Veteran (copy of DD-214 must be included in application packet), if apply

Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis

Must be a US Citizen at time of hire

Possess a valid Driver's License at time of employment with a satisfactory driving record

Ability to pass a background investigation and no pending or past felony convictions

Ability to pass psychological evaluation

Meet physical standards as determined by the City's Medical Doctor

Physical Requirements : This position requires the individual through assistance or on their own to perform the following actions : standing, walking, running, climbing, jumping, crawling, dragging heavy objects / persons, lifting, pulling, pushing, listening, speaking, twisting, turning, bending, crouching, hearing no lower than 35 dB HL in each ear, color vision, and visual acuity without correction must be at least 20 / 100 in each eye with a binocular vision of 20 / 100, correctable to at least 20 / 20 in each eye with lenses.

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Application Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS :

1. Complete City of Lansing online application

2. Additional required documentation must be turned in with application :

Print / Read / Fill out / Attach documents with application OR return the following documents below via email or mail :

Read thoroughly)

Document must be notarized)

Not required by HR until MCOLES PT is scheduled)

3. Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)

You are encouraged to complete the two required MCOLES tests. These tests are required for attendance to any Michigan Police Academy or to become a Certified Police Officer in the State of Michigan. The Reading & Writing Test (Passing results for the Lansing Police Department are an A or B Band, test results never expire) and the Physical Fitness Test (Must be taken within 180 days (6 months) of the start of the training academy session. Tests results greater than 180 days from academy start date are not valid). These tests should be scheduled as soon as possible, dates and times throughout the State of Michigan fill up quickly. MCOLES r esults must be submitted by Friday, APRIL 18, 2025

Required : Reading & Writing Test :

Visit , hit, standards & training tab, then, under testing information section hit, reading & writing test.

Band A or Band B will be accepted as passing only

Cost to take this test is $72.00

Copy of results must be submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention : Kesha McKitty

Required : Physical Fitness Test :

First take the Physician Health Screening Form to your physician to fill out (Not required by HR until MCOLES PT is scheduled)

Then take this completed form with you to your MCOLES Physical Fitness Test

Visit , hit, standards & training tab, then, under testing information section hit, physical fitness test.

Only a "passing" result will be accepted

Cost to take this test is no more than $55.00

Testing schedules can be found on this website :

Copy of results must be submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention : Kesha McKitty

Test is valid for 180 days, take test only within the 180 days from the start of the Police Academy to avoid retake

NOTE : MCOLES results are due by Friday, April 18, 2025

4. College transcripts and credits :

Request your College / University to send an Official Transcript in a sealed envelope mailed directly from the College to the City of Lansing Department of Human Resources, 8th floor, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933, Attn : Kesha McKitty OR they can be sent electronically through a secure website from the College or University.

Please submit proof of request receipt from the college / university with application packet.

NOTE : It is recommended that you turn in required documentation as you complete them rather than wait. A file will be generated with documentations turned in, once file is complete, you will be contacted with next steps. Candidates that only turn in application, resume and cover letter will not be considered until all other required documentations are turned in.

It is preferred that you upload all required documentation with your application; however, if you have any difficulty, you may email the completed documents to kesha.mckitty@lansingmi.gov

NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

If you would like to speak with a member of the Lansing Police Department Recruiting Team and / or set up a ride-along, please go to the website : Fill out the form and a member of our recruiting team will contact you and assist in answering questions about the police department.

NOTE : A ride-along prior to your interview is recommended and helpful but not required.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies :

SALARY

20.00 / hr while in the Police Academy.

Current salary after Academy : $56,629.41-$80,933.44, maximum pay reached in 5 years.

Vest bonus : $1,000 annually in addition to salary.

Longevity : Annual payments per years of service :

5-10 years : $400

10-15 years : $800

15-20 years : $1,200

20 years : $1,600

Clothing allowance : 2% or 4% pay increase based on certain assignments.

Shift differential : Increased pay for working noon or night shifts.

Overtime : Countless overtime opportunities (bar district, CATA, parades, events, etc)

Education hiring bonus : Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree start at Step 2 on the salary scale ($60,912.94), Master's Degree start at Step 3 ($65,640.36).

RETIREMENT

Pension : Defined benefit pension.

Eligible to retire at 25 years of service and 50 years of age.

3.0 multiplier of base wage (75% at 25 years of service).

Additional 1% allowance for years 25-30 for a maximum of 80% of base wage.

Employee pension contributions are 10% of wages on pensionable items only (10% pension contribution is NOT deducted from overtime payments).

Deferred Compensation : 457 plans offered by the City via VOYA and T. Rowe Price.

RETIREMENT HEALTHCARE

MERS Health Savings Account : Employee contributes 3% and the City contributes 4% of base wages annually. Vesting is five (5) years of service.

TIME OFF / SCHEDULES

Sick time :

12 days annually (96 hours).

Up to 4 days (32 hours) of unused sick leave paid annually per Collective Bargaining Agreement details.

Up to 90 days (720 hours), paid upon retirement.

Personal time : 40 hours annually.

Vacation time :

1-5 years : 96 hours

5-10 years : 104 hours

10-15 years : 136 hours

15-20 years : 176 hours

20 years : 192 hours

Compensatory time : 1.5 hours for each overtime hour. Maximum accrual 120 hours.

Holidays : 13 paid Holidays per year.

Bereavement : 5 days paid for death of immediate family member / spouse's family member. 1 day paid for non-immediate family members.

Scheduling : Officers bid for their work schedules every 6 weeks.

10-hour shifts (Patrol).

INTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES

Promotional opportunities :

Ability to promote to Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, Chief.

Special Assignments : ATF task force officer, K9, Community Police Officer, Community School Officer, Community Service Officer, Court Officer, CSI, DEA task force officer, Detective IIC (temporary Detective assignment), Motorcycle Officer, Property and Supply, Range Officer, Special Operations Section (undercover narcotics), SOS Regulatory Officer, Traffic Follow-up, Violent Crime Impact team.

Additional departmental opportunities : Tactical Team Operator, Dive Team, Drone Operator, Honor Guard, LPD Mentor, FTO, Crisis Negotiator, Recruiting Team, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, GREAT officer, LPD Explorer Cadre, Peer Support, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Accident Investigator, and others.

Healthcare Coverage

Health Insurance : Coverage under either Blue Cross Blue Shield or PHP. Employees on the Base plan will receive a $400 cash bonus annually.

Base : $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10 / $40 / $80. $1000 / single and $2000 / family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance. Emergency room service $250 and Urgent Care $60 co-pays.

Option 1 : $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10 / $40 / $80. $500 / single and $1000 / family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance. Emergency room service $150 and Urgent Care visit $50 co-pays.

Option 2 : $10.00 co-pay for office visits, Urgent Care co-pay $20.00 and Emergency Room co-pay $50.00 (waived in admitted to the hospital). Prescription drugs co-pays are $5.00 generic / $20.00 name brand co-payment / $40.00 non-formulary, with a mandatory generic drug plan program.

Opt Out : Employees can opt out of the City's health care plan if they have coverage from another source. Payments are based on bargaining unit member participation :

Less than 20 members $1,500, 20 or more members $2,500. Paid annually.

Vision : Blue Cross / Blue Shield VSP. Includes vision exams with a $5.00 co-pay and lenses and frames coverage with a $10.00 co-pay once every twelve months.

Dental Insurance : No premium, coverage includes employee and family, $1,200 maximum for Class I, II, & III benefits and $3,000 orthodontic maximum.

Delta Dental- 100% coverage for cleaning; 50% coverage for treatment costs with an $1,200 maximum per person per contract year. Employees and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,000.00 lifetime maximum per person.

Midwestern Dental Plan - Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning, oral exams, and biannual x-rays. Other services with co-payments.

Additional

Facilities : Brand new facility expected summer of 2026 to include Police Headquarters, Jail, and District Court.

Relaxed facial hair and tattoo policies.

Training : Countless quality training opportunities beyond required annual qualifications.

Equipment : All equipment provided at no cost.

External vests are worn by all uniform personnel.

Free dry cleaning.

Diverse and community-oriented agency providing professional service beyond traditional enforcement.

Large agency with numerous opportunities : 212 authorized sworn officer strength.

Military members : Military friendly department with established military leave policies and Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines.

OTHER BENEFITS

Life Insurance : $50,000 of group life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance free to the employee. Dependent life insurance coverage available for a reasonable cost.

Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement :

Employees can pay for medical expenses / dependent care with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC also offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction.

Education Reimbursement : Employees may receive up to five hundred ($500) dollars per fiscal year for tuition expenses for approved courses.

Parking : Parking provided at no cost to the employee.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity and Certified Veteran Friendly Employer

Have you earned a High School Diploma or GED?

Have you earned at least 24 college / university credits?

Do you have an earned Associate's Degree?

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

Are you 21 years or older?

Are you available to work 12 hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime?

Are you currently an active military duty member?

Are you a military veteran or military retiree?

Do you have 2 years of law enforcement or related work experience?

Are you currently enrolled and / or attending an accredited Police Academy?

Please list any internships, coaching, and / or volunteerism experience.

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Salary : $56,629 - $80,933

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