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. 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
- Meet all of the physical requirements of the police officer position
- 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
- The City will cover the cost for the academy tuition and all associated academy related costs, excluding room/board and food
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
