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City of Grand Rapids
Police Recruit 27-01
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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.
$67,568 / year median in Michigan
+5% projected growth
Job Description
This recruitment process is for the selection of candidates to be hired by the City of Grand Rapids Police Department. Candidates who are selected for employment will be sponsored by the City to attend a designated Police Academy. A mandatory Police Academy Orientation at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will be scheduled at a date to be determined. You must be available for the orientation and entire training academy and pass the MCOLES State Licensing Exam for Police Officers at the end of the academy. If selected, you will be a paid City of Grand Rapids Police Department employee from the start of the Academy with the expectation that your employment will continue after academy graduation and passing the licensing exam, which would result in promotion to the Police Officer classification. Grand Rapids Police Officers respond to emergency calls for service on a 24-hour a day basis. These positions perform duties that deter crime, respond to citizen calls for service, protects property, and resolves conflicts between different people. Officers interact with the public on a daily basis. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Michigan's Driver's license by date of hire. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Some experience involving communicating with people under varying circumstances. Ability to pass a background investigation Ability to meet MCOLES requirements. Please review the requirements HERE . Please note : For this position, tattoos on the hands, neck, or face are not allowed per Grand Rapids Police Department Policy . Pass MCOLES Reading and Writing Exam Pass MCOLES Physical Fitness pre-employment examinations within 180 days of starting a Police Academy Other MCOLES minimum requirements reference the following standards: Physical Ability, Hearing standards, Psychological Fitness, Vision/Color standards, Training requirements, Licensing Exam, Fingerprinting, Oral Interview and drug testing ( http://www.michigan.gov/mcoles )