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GoLawEnforcement.com

Police Service Specialist Cadet

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $18.73/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Ann Arbor, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

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Job Description

Police Service Specialist Cadet Job Type:

Full Time Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Police Department Salary:

$18.73 per hour ($38,958.40 annually).

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to hire PSS Cadets on a limited time basis, with the intention that they will attend a police academy and become Ann Arbor Police Officers upon successful completion of the academy. The PSS Cadet position gives applicants a great insight into what working for the Ann Arbor Police Department is like, prior to becoming an Ann Arbor Police Officer. The PSS Cadet Program is for non-licensed (pre-academy) applicants. The person who is selected for this position will have an evaluation period for a maximum of 12 months. During this time the PSS Cadet will work the Police front desk and be responsible for interacting with the public, conduct preliminary investigations for reports, complete traffic crash reports, administer preliminary breath test, fingerprint and photograph arrestees/defendants for court. Upon the successful completion of the assimilation period the PSS Cadet will attend a regional police academy. The City will cover the cost for the academy tuition and all associated academy related costs, excluding room/board and food. Upon successful completion of this academy, the PSS Cadet will be hired into an entry-level police officer position and must successfully complete the Ann Arbor Police Department's field training officer program.

Requirements:

Must be a US Citizen If hired, candidate must be 21 years or older at the start of the FTO program (10 months from date of hire) 45 credit hours from an accredited college LEIN Certification CPR and First Aid Certification Must successfully pass the written and physical components of the MCOLES testing process for entry into the police academy, no later than 60 days prior to the start of the police academy. Information regarding the written and physical components of the MCOLES test can be found here: Michigan.gov/mcoles Valid Michigan Driver's License https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CIT1009CA2/JobBoard/f90d5294-f62d-4de2-9878-31193309121c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c719c188-7668-48c8-a334-48c66e706d7d Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam