Police Cadet - Part-Time Law Enforcement Training

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Lansing invites applications for part-time Police Cadet positions. Cadets will explore diverse aspects of law enforcement while learning departmental rules, regulations, and procedures. Responsibilities include public interaction, crime investigations support, and community outreach as they prepare for future policing roles.

Applicants must meet age, education, citizenship, and driving record requirements, and pass a background and fitness assessment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work 16–32 hours per week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Age 17–25 (16-year-olds may apply but must be 17 at time of offer).
• U.S. Citizenship at time of appointment.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.
• Pass criminal history background check and comprehensive background investigation.
• Meet physical and psychological standards.
• Maintain program employment status in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Deal with the public in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Learn and apply police department rules, regulations, laws and policies.
• Operate computer to access records, enter reports, and compose messages.
• Conduct criminal, non-criminal, and accident investigations.
• Investigate complaints and gather information.
• Participate in crime prevention activities and community outreach.
• Maintain records and information retrieval systems.
• Perform other related duties not requiring police powers.
• Answer phone calls and assist at the public counter.
• Complete mandated trainings and other assigned duties.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Criminal justice degree or higher

Minimum 12 semester/18 quarter units in criminal justice

Minimum 2.0 GPA by age 21

Job description

The City of Lansing invites applications for part-time Police Cadet positions. Cadets will explore diverse aspects of law enforcement while learning departmental rules, regulations, and procedures. Responsibilities include public interaction, crime investigations support, and community outreach as they prepare for future policing roles.

Applicants must meet age, education, citizenship, and driving record requirements, and pass a background and fitness assessment. Equal opportunity employer.