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Job Description
THE CITY OF JACKSON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULLTIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: POLICE RECRUIT
** EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **
The City of Jackson is committed to becoming a more diverse equitable and inclusive organization. We are dedicated to creating an environment that fully embraces all our differences and shared experiences.
General Summary: The Police Recruit position is a temporary atwill (contractual) nonunion position. If hired the Police Recruit will attend a certified Police Academy in Michigan on behalf of and at the expense of the City of Jackson Police Department. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy the Police Recruit will be promoted to the rank of Police Officer as a vacancy exists.
This position would be for enrollment in the 2025 MidMichigan Police Academy (Lansing Community College) that begins August 18 2025.
Eligibility Requirements:
A. Be 21 years of age
B. Be a citizen of the United States
C. Possess an Associate degree or the equivalent number of college credits 60 credit hours)
E. Possess a valid drivers license
F. Ability to operate an automobile safely and in accordance with traffic laws
G. Ability to understand and adhere to the laws and rules of the Department
H. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
I. Ability to prepare written reports
J. Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the general public
K. Ability to qualify on physical strength and agility test
L. Ability to meet the mental standards of the job
M. Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety to oneself other persons and equipment
N. Aptitude for or skill in the use of firearms
O. Have 20/20 in each eye correctable to 20/50 in each eye (contact lenses may be used to meet the 20/50 requirement) and have full visual functions and normal color vision and depth perception
P. Have normal hearing in each ear
Q. Have no prior felony convictions or high court misdemeanors
R. Possess good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the City of Jackson Police Department.
S. Ability to successfully pass drug screening physical and psychological evaluations
At the time of hire the Police Recruit must possess a passing score on both the MCOLES Reading/Writing Test and the MCOLES Physical Agility Examination (see details under application process below).
The Police Recruit must also possess and maintain a valid Michigan drivers license and a good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Additionally all City positions require: the ability to read write speak and understand the English language as necessary for their position; the ability to follow written and oral instructions; and the ability to get along with other employees and members of the public. City employees are also expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly lawabiding citizenship sobriety integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the City; and must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position without excessive absences.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk; occasionally required to run and jump; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to withstand exposure to traffic hazards continuously; withstand exposure to weather wet conditions high noise levels hazardous materials and personal danger occasionally. The employee may at any time be at risk of personal danger including but not be limited to the result of an intentional attack by people and/or animals as well as environmental hazards. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.
It is the policy of the city to promote and encourage the recruitment hiring training and advancement of all persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion race color national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status marital status source or level of income height weight religious or political opinion union affiliation and physical or mental handicap unrelated to the individuals ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.
Grade/Salary: $17.95 HOURLY Nonunion Position (Once promoted to Patrol Officer wage will increase. The current starting rate for Patrol Officer is $27.62 hourly).
Benefit Package:
Paid vacation leave sick leave and holidays
Medical dental vision and life insurance
Deferred Compensation Program
Healthcare Savings Plan
Date Posted: April 25 2025
Application Deadline: May 16 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS
REQUIRED: City of Jackson Employment Application
Visit the City of Jackson website at and view the Personnel and Labor Relations Department page.
Click on the job title you wish to apply for under job opportunities and submit your information to include a resume. You will receive an email once you apply including the next steps which include completing a City of Jackson application.
REQUIRED: MCOLES Reading & Writing Test:
Visit on standards & training tab then under testing information section click on reading & writing test.
Applicant responsible for testing fee
Only a passing result will be accepted
Copy of passing results or proof that testing has been scheduled must be submitted to
at the City of Jackson Police Department by May 30 2025.
Both tests must be taken by June 30 2025.
REQUIRED: MCOLES Physical Fitness Test:
Visit click on standards & training tab then under testing information section click on physical fitness test
First take the Physician Health Screening Form to your physician to fill out Then take this completed form with you to your MCOLES Physical Fitness Test
Applicant responsible for testing fee
Only a passing result will be accepted
Testing schedules may be found on the website below:
physicalfitnesstestschedule
Copy of passing results or proof that testing has been scheduled must be submitted to at the City of Jackson Police Department by May 30 2025.
Both tests must be taken by June 30 2025.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
