Police Recruit – Police Academy

Ann Arbor, MI
Washtenaw Community College Police Department

Salary: $36,972

Position Summary:
The Police Recruit is a sponsored position in the Police Academy. The successful candidate must pass all requirements of the police academy they are enrolled in as required by M.C.O.L.E.S. (Michigan Coalition on Law Enforcement Standards). Should the Police Recruit not successfully pass all requirements of the police academy, their employment with WCC shall be terminated. Upon successful completion of the police academy, the police recruit shall be promoted to the rank of C.R.O. (Campus Resource Officer). The successful candidate must sign an agreement to reimburse the college for all costs of the police academy training based on a graduated scale.
Essential Functions:

  • Attend all Police Academy training
  • Meet and/or exceed all Police Academy training standards as required by M.C.O.L.E.S. for certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Michigan
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief, Deputy Chief, Sergeant, Supervisors, and or Police officers of the Public Safety department while serving in the capacity of a Police Recruit

Requirements:

  • High School graduate or GED equivalent
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record
  • Must be able to meet all physical demands listed and work in the environment described
  • Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with students, staff, faculty, visitors, and public safety agencies
  • Must be able to work in a public safety/police department environment, which requires compliance with state and federal laws that govern police department operations, including laws regarding privacy, confidentiality, and access to law enforcement databases
  • Must have high ethical and moral character and pass an extensive background investigation