Police Officer

Lansing, MI
Lansing Community College

Salary: $23.11 – $27.08.

Open until filled

Position Summary:

Provide law enforcement presence and service to Lansing Community College in a professional, courteous and timely fashion. Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.

Requirements:

  • Valid Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) police certification, or having met the requirements to be MCOLES certified upon hiring, including meeting the minimum MCOLES employment standards, including written and physical agility skills.
  • Must have attained 21 years of age.
  • Must be in good physical health, pass a physical examination, pass a psychological examination, pass a criminal record check, pass a driving record check, pass a drug screen, and have vision correctable to 20/20.
  • Individuals that are currently certified as police officers outside of the state of Michigan will be required to attend and successfully complete the “Recognition of Prior Training and Experience” program (accelerated Michigan certification process) prior to issuance of final offer of employment.
  • Individuals in state who have worked as a certified police officer less than (1) year, and have been separated from a police department more than (1) year, lapsing their police certification, will be required to attend and successfully complete the “Recognition of Prior Training and Experience” program (accelerated Michigan certification process) prior to issuance of final offer employment.
  • Individuals in state who have worked as a certified police officer more than (1) year, and have been separated from a police department more than (2) years, lapsing their police certification, will be required to attend and successfully complete the “Recognition of Prior Training and Experience program (accelerated Michigan certification process) prior to issuance of final offer employment.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Associate’s Degree in a Criminal Justice related field preferred.
  • Previous campus law enforcement experience preferred.