Police Officer Certified/Certifiable

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND/OR ATTENDING A POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS ON AN ONGOING BASIS
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & TURNED IN 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 2 years of experience at a Law Enforcement Agency (certified officer or corrections work) 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 12 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
• No pending or past felony convictions
• Ability to pass a criminal history record check
• Meet physical standards as determined by the City's Medical Doctor  

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.

• PRINT, FILL OUT and RETURN the 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 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: https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/0,4607,7-229--148071--,00.html

Required documents 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: https://edocs.lansingmi.gov/Forms/ContactRecruiter   Fill out the form and a member of our recruiting team will contact you and assist in answering questions about the police department.   

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.