Police Officer Certified​/Certifiable; Lateral

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND/OR ATTENDING A POLICE ACADEMY
OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED POLICE ACADEMY
OR 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 INTERVIEW

The 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 driver's license

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE 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 Driver's 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 City's Medical Doctor

THIS POSITION IS
NOT FOR POLICE ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP,
APPLYING TO THIS POSITION WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SPONSORSHIP

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
required
documentation 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.
  • LPD Documentation Checklist
  • LPD Cert-Non Cert Affidavit
  • LPD Edu & Exp Questionnaire(Must be notarized)
  • LPD FCRA Disclosure Form
  • Background Authorization Form
  • MCOLES Physicians Health Screening Form
  • MAST Questionnaire Form

• Michigan Law Enforcement Licensure through the Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) program.
  • Do you have previous law enforcement…