Police Officer Certified/ Certifiable (Lateral)
Police Officer Certified/ Certifiable (Lateral)
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ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND/OR ATTENDING A POLICE ACADEMYOR HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED POLICE ACADEMYOR HAVE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE
SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS ON AN ONGOING BASIS
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & TURNEDIN BEFORE SCHEDULED FOR AN INTERVIEWThe Police Officer Certified/Certifiable position 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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED
AND an Associate Degree (preferred) OR completion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework OR 2years of experience at a Law Enforcement Agency (certified officer) OR Current Military Commitment in Good Standing OR Completion of Commitment to the military in Good Standing. Some Military Course Credits may be used for equivalency.
Candidates with prior law enforcement experience and a lapse in certification must provide proof of re-certification prior to the City of Lansing final job offer.
- Out of State certified applicants must be able to pass MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) program or testing prior to City of Lansing final job offer
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESSTHE FOLLOWING:- Must be available to work 10 hour shifts to include nights weekends holidays and various overtime assignments
- 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
- Must be a US Citizen at time of job offer
- Possess a valid Michigan Drivers License at time of employment with a satisfactory driving record
- Nopending orpast felony convictions
- Ability to pass a background investigation
- Meet physical standards as determined by the Citys Medical Doctor
THIS POSITION ISNOT FOR POLICE ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP
APPLYING TO THIS POSITION WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SPONSORSHIPApplication Special Instructions
- READ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR FULL CONSIDERATION
1. Complete City of Lansing online application
- Submitting an application resume and cover letter only constitutes as incomplete. The required documentation listed below must also be turned in for consideration.
2. Additional requireddocumentation that MUST be submitted in addition to the online application: PLEASE NOTE: Once you submit your application you cannot return to your application to upload these documents. It is recommended that you print/fill out forms/ and upload to application prior to submitting OR submit application and send in documentation via email or mail in.- PRINT FILL OUT and RETURNthe following documents:
- NOTE:Forms are fillable it is best to download in Adobe Acrobat when filling out.
- Michigan Law Enforcement Licensure through the Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) program.
- Do you have previous law enforcement training and/or experience
- Have you previously worked as a police officer in Michigan
- Have you worked as a police officer in another state AND have completed at least one year of full-time fully empowered paid police service following your police training
- If you answered yes to any of the questions above visit the following website for more information on the RPTE program for Michigan Law Enforcement Licensure: College transcripts and credits:
- Request your College/University to send an OfficialTranscript 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.
- 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 as they are turned in once your file is complete you will be contacted with next steps. Candidates that only turn in an application resume and cover letter will not be considered until all other required documentations are turned in.
Required documents:It is preferred that you upload all required documentation with your application; however if you have any difficulty you mayemail the completed documents to
NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
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NOT REQUIRED BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SCHEDULE A RIDE-ALONG PRIOR TO INTERVIEW
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.
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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 . 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:Unclear Seniority
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