Police Officer Recruit (Police Academy Sponsorship)

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKINGSPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND THE 117th MID-MICHIGAN POLICE ACADEMY
**We are currently accepting applications for the AUGUST 2026 Police Academy.**

Police Academy Dates are AUGUST 10 2026to DECEMBER 15 2026

SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS STARTING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 2026
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED &TURNED IN BY MARCH 13 2025

MCOLES RESULTS ARE NOT DUE AT POINT OF APPLICATION A DUE DATE WILL BE PROVIDED LATER

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 Departments 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
ANDAssociate Degree (preferred) ORcompletion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework (by the time of final offer of employment)ORcurrent Military Commitment preparing their exit in Good Standing ORcompletion of commitment to the military in Good Standing. Some Military Course Credits may be used for equivalency.
A minimum of one (1) yearor 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 Drivers 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 Citys 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

READ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR FULL CONSIDERATION

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Complete City of Lansing online application

2. Additional requireddocumentation must be turned in with application:

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

3. Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)

Both reading & writing and physical fitness test are required for consideration and attendance to any Michigan Police Academy and 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) andthe 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). MCOLES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST SHOULD NOT BE SCHEDULED OR TAKEN PRIOR TO MARCH 1 2026

Required:Reading & Writing Test:
- Visit hit standards & training tab then undertesting informationsection hit reading & writing test.
- Band Aor Band Bwill be accepted as passing only
- Cost to take this test is no more than $72.00
- Copy of results mustbe submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention: Kesha McKitty
- Test can be taken at any time and does not expire.
Required:Physical Fitness Test:
- Firsttake the Physician Health Screening Formto your physician to fill out prior to scheduling the MCOLES PF test.
- Thentake this completed form with you to your MCOLES Physical Fitness Test
- Visit hit standards & trainingtab then undertesting informationsection hit physical fitnesstest.
- Only a passingresult will be accepted
- Cost to take this test is no more than $55.00
- Testing schedules can be found on this website: of results mustbe submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention: Kesha McKitty
- Test is valid for 180 days take test onlywithin the 180 days from the start of the Police Academy to avoid retake
NOTE: MCOLES PHYSCIAL FITNESS SHOULD NOT BE SCHEDULED PRIOR TO MARCH 1 2026

4. 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 ORthey 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. 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 questions and/or difficulty you may email the completed documents to

NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A RIDE-ALONG PRIOR TO YOUR 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:

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Job AdvertisementRead ALL Instructions Prior To ApplyingSCROLL DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIRED FORMSONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKINGSPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND THE 117th MID-MICHIGAN POLICE ACADEMY**We are currently accepting applications for the AUGUST 2026 Police Academy.**Police Academy Dates ...

Job Advertisement

Read ALL Instructions Prior To Applying

SCROLL DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIRED FORMS

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKINGSPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND THE 117th MID-MICHIGAN POLICE ACADEMY
**We are currently accepting applications for the AUGUST 2026 Police Academy.**

Police Academy Dates are AUGUST 10 2026to DECEMBER 15 2026

SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS STARTING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 2026
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED &TURNED IN BY MARCH 13 2025

MCOLES RESULTS ARE NOT DUE AT POINT OF APPLICATION A DUE DATE WILL BE PROVIDED LATER

Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the academy
High School Diploma/GED
ANDAssociate Degree (preferred) ORcompletion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework (by the time of final offer of employment)ORcurrent Military Commitment preparing their exit in Good Standing ORcompletion of commitment to the military in Good Standing. Some Military Course Credits may be used for equivalency.
A minimum of one (1) yearor 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 Drivers 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 Citys Medical Doctor

SCROLL DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED FORMS

Application Special Instructions

READ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR FULL CONSIDERATION

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Complete City of Lansing online application

2. Additional requireddocumentation must be turned in with application:

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

3. Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)

Required:Reading & Writing Test:
- Visit hit standards & training tab then undertesting informationsection hit reading & writing test.
- Band Aor Band Bwill be accepted as passing only
- Cost to take this test is no more than $72.00
- Copy of results mustbe submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention: Kesha McKitty
- Test can be taken at any time and does not expire.
Required:Physical Fitness Test:
- Firsttake the Physician Health Screening Formto your physician to fill out prior to scheduling the MCOLES PF test.
- Thentake this completed form with you to your MCOLES Physical Fitness Test
- Visit hit standards & trainingtab then undertesting informationsection hit physical fitnesstest.
- Only a passingresult will be accepted
- Cost to take this test is no more than $55.00
- Testing schedules can be found on this website: of results mustbe submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention: Kesha McKitty
- Test is valid for 180 days take test onlywithin the 180 days from the start of the Police Academy to avoid retake
NOTE: MCOLES PHYSCIAL FITNESS SHOULD NOT BE SCHEDULED PRIOR TO MARCH 1 2026

4. 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 ORthey 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.

It is preferred that you upload all required documentation with your application; however if you have any questions and/or difficulty you may email the completed documents to

NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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