Police Officer Certified/ Certifiable (Lateral)
Description:
Salary : $56,629.41 - $80,933.44 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00427
Department: POLICE
Division: Uniform Patrol
Opening Date: 06/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Advertisement
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND/OR ATTENDING A POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED POLICE ACADEMY OR HAVE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE
SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS ON AN ONGOING BASIS
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & TURNED IN BEFORE SCHEDULED FOR AN INTERVIEW
The Police Officer Certified/Certifiable position 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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED
AND an Associate Degree (preferred) OR completion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework, OR 2years of experience at a Law Enforcement Agency (certified officer) 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.
Candidates with prior law enforcement experience and a lapse in certification must provide proof of re-certification prior to the City of Lansing final job offer.
Out of State certified applicants must be able to pass MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) program or testing prior to City of Lansing final job offer
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
Must be available to work 10 hour shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays and various overtime assignments
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
Must be a US Citizen at time of job offer
Possess a valid Michigan Driver's License at time of employment with a satisfactory driving record
No pending or past felony convictions
Ability to pass a background investigation
Meet physical standards as determined by the City's Medical Doctor
THIS POSITION IS NOT FOR POLICE ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP,
APPLYING TO THIS POSITION WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SPONSORSHIP
Application Special Instructions
READ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR FULL CONSIDERATION
1. Complete City of Lansing online application
Submitting an application, resume and cover letter only constitutes as incomplete. The required documentation listed below must also be turned in for consideration.
2. Additional required documentation that MUST be submitted in addition to the online application: PLEASE NOTE: Once you submit your application you cannot return to your application to upload these documents. It is recommended that you print/fill out forms/ and upload to application prior to submitting OR submit application and send in documentation via email or mail in.
PRINT, FILL OUT and RETURN the following documents:
NOTE: Forms are "fillable", it is best to download in Adobe Acrobat when filling out.
(Must be notarized)
LPD FCRA Disclosure Form
Background Authorization Form
MCOLES Physicians Health Screening Form
MAST Questionnaire Form3. Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)-NOTE:if you have already completed the Police Academy and have earned your MCOLES certification you may submit verification of this certification instead of R&W and Physical Fitness. If you are currently enrolled in a police academy you must submit the MCOLES Reading and Writing Test results and the MCOLES Physical Fitness Test Results.
Michigan Law Enforcement Licensure through the Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) program.
Do you have previous law enforcement training and/or experience?
Have you previously worked as a police officer in Michigan?
Have you worked as a police officer in another state AND have completed at least one year of full-time, fully empowered, paid police service following your police training?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above visit the following website for more information on the RPTE program for Michigan Law Enforcement Licensure: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.
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. A file will be generated with documentations as they are turned in, once your file is complete, you will be contacted with next steps. Candidates that only turn in an application, resume and cover letter will not be considered until all other required documentations are turned in.
Required documents: It is preferred that you upload all required documentation with your application; however, if you have any difficulty, you may email the completed documents to
NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
NOT REQUIRED BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SCHEDULE A RIDE-ALONG PRIOR TO 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: 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 . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies:
City of Lansing
Capital City Labor Program Benefit Summary
SALARY
Current salary: $56,629.41 - $80,933.42, maximum pay reached in 5 years.
Lateral starting salary:
Increased starting salary up to Step 4 based on prior police, military, and/or specialized training.
Step 2 $60,912.94
Step 3 $65,640.36
Step 4 $70,336.24
Vest bonus: $1,000 annually in addition to salary.
Longevity: Annual payments per years of service:
5-10 years: $400
10-15 years: $800
15-20 years: $1,200
20+ years: $1,600
Clothing allowance: 2% or 4% pay increase based on certain assignments.
Shift differential: Increased pay for working noon or night shifts.
Overtime: Countless overtime opportunities (bar district, CATA, parades, events, etc.)
Education hiring bonus: Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree start at Step 2 on the salary scale ($59,138.78), Master's Degree start at Step 3 ($63,728.51).
RETIREMENT
Pension: Defined benefit pension.
Eligible to retire at 25 years of service and 50 years of age.
3.0 multiplier of base wage (75% at 25 years of service).
Additional 1% allowance for years 25-30 for a maximum of 80% of base wage.
Employee pension contributions are 10% of wages on pensionable items only (10% pension contribution is NOT deducted from overtime payments).
Reciprocal Retirement: Can earn LPD pension credit for prior service from another Reciprocal Retirement System if certain criteria is met (State of Michigan only). Details can be obtained from the City of Lansing Retirement Office.
Deferred Compensation: 457 plans offered by the City via VOYA and T. Rowe Price.
RETIREMENT HEALTHCARE
MERS Health Savings Account: Employee contributes 3% and the City contributes 4% of base wages annually. Vesting is five (5) years of service.
TIME OFF/SCHEDULES
Sick time:
12 days annually (96 hours).
Up to 4 days (32 hours) of unused sick leave paid annually per Collective Bargaining Agreement details.
Up to 90 days (720 hours), paid upon retirement.
Personal time: 40 hours annually.
Vacation time:
1-5 years: 96 hours
5-10 years: 104 hours
10-15 years: 136 hours
15-20 years: 176 hours
20+ years: 192 hours
Compensatory time: 1.5 hours for each overtime hour. Maximum accrual 120 hours.
Holidays: 13 paid Holidays per year.
Bereavement: 5 days paid for death of immediate family member/spouse's family member. 1 day paid for non-immediate family members.
Scheduling: Officers bid for their work schedules every 6 weeks.
10-hour shifts (Patrol).
INTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
Promotional opportunities:
Ability to promote to Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, Chief.
Special Assignments: ATF task force officer, K9, Community Police Officer, Community School Officer, Community Service Officer, Court Officer, CSI, DEA task force officer, Detective IIC (temporary Detective assignment), Motorcycle Officer, Property and Supply, Range Officer, Special Operations Section (undercover narcotics), SOS Regulatory Officer, Traffic Follow-up, Violent Crime Impact team.
Additional departmental opportunities: Tactical Team Operator, Dive Team, Drone Operator, Honor Guard, LPD Mentor, FTO, Crisis Negotiator, Recruiting Team, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, GREAT officer, LPD Explorer Cadre, Peer Support, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Accident Investigator, and others.
Healthcare Coverage
Health Insurance: Coverage under either Blue Cross Blue Shield or PHP. Employees on the Base plan will receive a $400 cash bonus annually.
Base: $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80. $1000/single and $2000/family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance. Emergency room service $250 and Urgent Care $60 co-pays.
Option 1: $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80. $500/single and $1000/family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance. Emergency room service $150 and Urgent Care visit $50 co-pays.
Option 2: $10.00 co-pay for office visits, Urgent Care co-pay $20.00 and Emergency Room co-pay $50.00 (waived in admitted to the hospital). Prescription drugs co-pays are $5.00 generic/$20.00 name brand co-payment/$40.00 non-formulary, with a mandatory generic drug plan program.
Opt Out: Employees can opt out of the City's health care plan if they have coverage from another source. Payments are based on bargaining unit member participation:
Less than 20 members $1,500, 20 or more members $2,500. Paid annually.
Vision: Blue Cross/Blue Shield VSP. Includes vision exams with a $5.00 co-pay and lenses and frames coverage with a $10.00 co-pay once every twelve months.
Dental Insurance: No premium, coverage includes employee and family, $1,200 maximum for Class I, II, & III benefits and $3,000 orthodontic maximum.
Delta Dental- 100% coverage for cleaning; 50% coverage for treatment costs with an $1,200 maximum per person per contract year. Employees and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,000.00 lifetime maximum per person.
Midwestern Dental Plan - Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning, oral exams, and biannual x-rays. Other services with co-payments.
Additional
Facilities: Brand new facility expected summer of 2026 to include Police Headquarters, Jail, and District Court.
Relaxed facial hair and tattoo policies.
Training: Countless quality training opportunities beyond required annual qualifications.
Equipment: All equipment provided at no cost.
External vests are worn by all uniform personnel.
Free dry cleaning.
Diverse and community-oriented agency providing professional service beyond traditional enforcement.
Large agency with numerous opportunities: 212 authorized sworn officer strength.
Military members: Military friendly department with established military leave policies and Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines.
OTHER BENEFITS
Life Insurance: $50,000 of group life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance free to the employee. Dependent life insurance coverage available for a reasonable cost.
Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement:
Employees can pay for medical expenses/dependent care with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC also offers supplemental insurances that may be purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction.
Education Reimbursement: Employees may receive up to five hundred ($500) dollars per fiscal year for tuition expenses for approved courses.
Parking:Parking provided at no cost to the employee.
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity and Certified Veteran Friendly Employer
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Have you earned a High School Diploma or GED?
YES
NO
02
Have you earned at least 24 college credits?
Yes
No
Military Course Credits
Military commitment in good standing
03
Do you possess an Associate's Degree?
Yes
No
04
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?
Yes
No
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Are you 21 years or older?
Yes
No
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Are you available to work 10 hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime?
Yes
No
07
Are you currently enrolled and/or attending an accredited Police Academy?
Yes
No
08
What Police Academy are you attending or attended?
09
What is your anticipated graduation date or what date did you graduate from the Police Academy?
10
Are you MCOLES certified or MCOLES certifiable?
Yes
No
Pending my graduation from the Police Academy
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WHAT IS YOUR MCOLES CERTIFICATION NUMBER?
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Are you currently an active military duty member?
Yes
No
13
Are you a military veteran or military retiree?
Yes
NO
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Are you a current police officer or have previous police officer work experience?
Yes
No
Required Question