What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Recruit (Police Academy Sponsorship) position at City of Lansing?
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ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND THE 119th MID-MICHIGAN POLICE ACADEMY
**We are currently accepting applications for the JANUARY 2027 Police Academy.**
SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS STARTING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2026
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & TURNED IN BY AUGUST 24, 2026
Police Officer Recruit is for non-certified applicants. Candidates who are hired will be sent to the 17-week Mid-Michigan Police Academy, a certified law enforcement academy, located at Lansing Community College. Upon successful completion of this academy, the Recruit will be promoted to entry-level police officer and must also successfully complete the Lansing Police Department's field training officer program.
The Lansing Police Officer 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.
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the academy
- High School Diploma/GED
- AND Associate Degree (preferred) OR completion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework (by the time of final offer of employment) OR current Military Commitment preparing their exit 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.
- 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
- Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis
- Must be a US Citizen at time of hire
- Possess a valid 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
- Ability to pass psychological evaluation
- Meet physical standards as determined by the City's Medical Doctor
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Complete City of Lansing online application
2. Additional required documentation must be turned in with application:
- Print/Read/Fill out/Attach documents with application OR return the following documents below via email or mail:
- LPD Police Documentation Checklist (Read thoroughly)
- LPD Education and Experience Questionnaire (Document must be notarized)
- Background Authorization Form.pdf
- FCRA Disclosure Form.pdf
- LPD Cert Non-Cert Affidavit
- MCOLES Physicians Health Screening Form.pdf (To be filled out by your physician prior to scheduling MCOLES PF test)
- MAST Questionnaire.pdf
3. Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)
Both reading & writing and physical fitness test are required for consideration and attendance to any Michigan Police Academy and to become a Certified Police Officer in the State of Michigan. The Reading & Writing Test (Passing results for the Lansing Police Department are an A or B Band, test results never expire) and the Physical Fitness Test (Must be taken within 180 days [6 months] of the start of the training academy session. Tests results greater than 180 days from academy start date are not valid).
- Required: Reading & Writing Test:
- Visit www.michigan.gov/mcoles hit, standards & training tab, then, undertesting information section hit, reading & writing test.
- Band A or Band B will be accepted as passing only
- Cost to take this test is no more than $72.00
- Copy of results must be submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention: Kesha McKitty
- Test can be taken at any time and does not expire.
- Required: Physical Fitness Test:
- First take the Physician Health Screening Form to your physician to fill out prior to scheduling the MCOLES PF test.
- Then take this completed form with you to your MCOLES Physical Fitness Test
- Visit www.michigan.gov/mcoles, hit, standards & training tab, then, undertesting information section hit, physical fitness test.
- Only a “passing” result will be accepted
- Cost to take this test is no more than $55.00
- Testing schedules can be found on this website:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mcoles/Phy_Fit_Sched_249896_7.pdf
- Copy of results must be submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention: Kesha McKitty
- Test is valid for 180 days, take test only within the 180 days from the start of the Police Academy to avoid retake
4. College transcripts and credits:
- Request your College/University to send an Official Transcript in a sealed envelope mailed directly from the College to the City of Lansing Department of Human Resources, 8th floor, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933, Attn: Kesha McKitty OR they can be sent electronically through a secure website from the College or University.
- Please submit proof of request receipt from the college/university with application packet.
NOTE: It is recommended that you turn in required documentation as you complete them rather than wait. Candidates that only turn in application, resume and cover letter will not be considered until all other required documentations are turned in.
It is preferred that you upload all required documentation with your application; however, if you have any questions, and/or difficulty, you may email the completed documents to Kesha McKitty at kesha.mckitty@lansingmi.gov
NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A RIDE-ALONG PRIOR TO YOUR INTERVIEW
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.
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