Police Cadet (Part-Time): Learn Law Enforcement

City-of-Lansing,-Michiga; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Lansing Police Department invites applications for part-time Police Cadet positions. Cadets will gain exposure to law enforcement, learn department rules, and assist with public interactions and reports while pursuing a postsecondary degree or criminal justice studies.

Candidates must be 17–25, able to work 16–32 hours weekly including nights and weekends, and meet background, citizenship, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• 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

Job description

The City of Lansing Police Department invites applications for part-time Police Cadet positions. Cadets will gain exposure to law enforcement, learn department rules, and assist with public interactions and reports while pursuing a postsecondary degree or criminal justice studies.

Candidates must be 17–25, able to work 16–32 hours weekly including nights and weekends, and meet background, citizenship, and licensing requirements.