Police Service Specialist Cadet
About The Position
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 U.S. Citizen
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- 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
- Employees must meet all of the physical requirements of the police officer position and successfully pass the MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness Test 60 days prior to starting the academy
Responsibilities
- Interacting with the public
- Conduct preliminary investigations for reports
- Complete traffic crash reports
- Administer preliminary breath test
- Fingerprint and photograph arrestees/defendants for court
Benefits
- Benefits offered for this opportunity can be found here: PSS Benefit Summary
- Upon successful completion of the police academy, these benefits will change per the AAPOA collective bargaining agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
