Police Recruit

City-of-Battle-Creek,-M; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $5,000

Job summary

The City of Battle Creek is hiring Police Recruits (sponsored) for the January 2027 Police Academy. This role is for non-certified applicants seeking sponsorship through the academy and advancement to entry-level police officer after graduation.

Applicants must meet age, education, and eligibility requirements, and successfully complete the academy and field training officer program. A $5,000 hiring bonus is offered and interviews depend on documentation submission.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age at graduation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree preferred or 24 credits hours or 2 years LEA experience or military commitment.
• One year of life experience or equivalent.
• Veterans DD-214 if applicable.
• Legally able to work in the United States.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws and prevents crimes.
• Controls traffic flow and enforces regulations.
• Makes arrests and conducts investigations.
• Provides support to crime prevention programs.
• Performs administrative tasks in support of police services.

Skills

Age 19 at graduation

Valid MI Driver's License

Background check clear

Able to work nights weekends holidays

Military service in good standing

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree preferred

24 credits / 2 years LEA / military commitment

Job description

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND THE POLICE ACADEMY

$5,000 HIRING BONUS

We are currently accepting applications for the January 2027 Police Academy.

Applications will be accepted from August 5 through October 31, 2026.

All required documentation must be completed & submitted in order to be considered for an interview.

The Police Recruit is for non-certified applicants who are looking for sponsorship through a police academy. Candidates who are hired will be sent to the Kellogg Community College Police Academy, or other Department-authorized police academy. Upon successful completion of this academy, the Recruit will be promoted to entry-level police officer and must also successfully complete the Battle Creek Police Department's field training officer program.

The Battle Creek Police Officer protects and serves the citizens and communities of the City of Battle Creek. 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.

• Must be nineteen (19) years of age at the time of graduation from the academy.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AND 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 (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.
• A minimum of one (1) year or more equivalent life experience such as: employment, internship, coaching, volunteerism, and/or etc.
• Honorably discharged Veterans from the USA Armed Forces must supply a copy of your DD-214. Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis.
• Legally able to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid Michigan Driver's License at time of employment with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and no pending or past felony convictions.
• Meet physical standards as determined by the City's Medical Doctor.