Police Recruit

Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Sault Ste. Marie Police Department

Position Summary:

An Employed Police Recruit is a police academy student assigned as a temporary employee within the Police Department intended to result in reclassification of Patrol Officer, contingent upon satisfactory completion of the police academy, background checks, and other Patrol Officer requirements. The Employed Police Recruit reports to the Chief of Police, or designee. This position is expected to support the mission of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department.

An Employed Police Recruit us required to attend formal training classes at the Lake Superior State University, or a similar Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) approved facility, in preparation for reclassification to Police Officer. An Employed Police Recruit is required to complete all academy training assignments and perform other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Actively support and ensure compliance with the mission, policies, procedures, programs, objectives, philosophies, and vision of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department.
  • Attends formal training classes at an MCOLES approved facility in preparation for reclassification to Patrol Officer.
  • Attends an orientation period at the Police Department.
  • Completes training assignments (resulting from the orientation period).
  • Learns the Department’s policies and procedures.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
  • Must have earned a high school diploma or attained a passing score on the GED test indicating a high school graduation level. Current associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field or, having obtained either of these at the completion of a police academy, is preferred.
  • No prior felony convictions (including expunged or set asides) and be free of any other Prohibited Criminal Adjudications of Guilt as defined by MCOLES.
  • Must be able to obtain admission into a MCOLES sanctioned police academy.
  • Must meet all MCOLES police officer licensing standards, except for Training & Licensing Examination requirements, prior to starting a police academy. Must maintain the standards while attending the police academy.
  • Must meet all City of Sault Ste. Marie hiring standards for the position of Patrol Officer, except for the MCOLES licensing requirement, prior to starting a police academy. Must maintain the standards while attending the police academy.
  • Must sign an agreement committing to four years of full-time employment after academy graduation, as authorized under PA 43 & 44 of 2023.