Police Cadet (Contract)

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Lansing’s Police Department invites applications for enthusiastic part-time Police Cadets to join as contract employees. This role provides exposure to law enforcement activities and the opportunity to learn department rules, regulations, and methods, with the potential sponsorship for further academy training.

Candidates must be 17–25, or 16 with 17 at the time of offer, and meet education requirements including HS diploma or GED and ongoing criminal justice studies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16–32 hours per week, nights/weekends/holidays.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ages 17–25 (16 may apply but must be 17 at offer).
• Recent college grad or current student taking 12 sem/18 qtr units toward criminal justice degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the public in a respectful manner.
• Learn and apply police department rules and laws.
• Enter reports and access records using a computer.

Job description

Job Advertisement

The City of Lansing’s Police Department is excited to announce openings for enthusiastic part‑time Police Cadets Contract employee that are interested in joining their professional team. This great opportunity is designed for people interested in learning about, participating and experiencing various aspects of law enforcement and police work. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of a police career, giving them exposure to learn, understand and apply applicable police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws, ordinances, policies, practices and methods all of which are a nice introduction into a police officer profession.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be available to work a minimum of sixteen (16) to twenty (20) hours per week with a maximum of thirty‑two (32) hours per week and be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non‑traditional high schoolers encouraged to apply (homeschoolers, alternative education etc.)
• Ages 17‑25 years old. (Individuals 16 years of age may apply but MUST be 17 years of age at the time of offer.)
• Recent college graduate OR currently enrolled in or attending an accredited college/university taking a minimum of 12 semester/18 quarter units toward earning a criminal justice degree, or an associate degree or higher, while maintaining a minimum of 2.0 GPA by age 21.
• The police cadet may be sent to the Mid‑Michigan Police Academy as a Police Officer Recruit Sponsorship upon completion of degree program (based on departmental needs and timing)
• U.S. Citizenship at time of appointment.
• Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable, comprehensive, and extensive background investigation.
• Successfully pass a criminal history record check and comprehensive background investigation.
• Must meet physical and psychological standards as determined through testing, assessment and evaluation.
• Must maintain a program employment status in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Deal with the public in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Learn, understand and apply applicable police department rules, regulations, instructions, laws, ordinances, policies, practices, and methods.
• Operates computer to access law enforcement records, enter reports, and compose messages.
• Conducts criminal, non‑criminal, and accident investigations.
• Investigates complaints by making inquiries, taking and recording information.
• Participate in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch meetings, school and community group presentations and Police Department building tours.
• Maintain records and retrieves information including computer usage.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities not requiring Police Officer powers.
• Answer phone calls/work at the public police counter.
• Complete all departmental mandated trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

• Resume & Cover Letter
• Background Authorization Form
• Education & Experience Questionnaire
• LPD FCRA Disclosure Form
• MAST Questionnaire

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

If you have questions you may email [e-mail] or you may call 517‑483‑4047.

See links below for our Anti‑Retaliation and Anti‑Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies:
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No benefits are available for TEA or Seasonal type employment.