Police Recruit

About This Role

This posting is for a Police Recruit role with the City of Muskegon. The recruit attends an approved Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required for police service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• No specific work experience necessary
• Must be 20 years old at time of appointment to Police Officer
• U.S. Citizen
• Valid Michigan Driver's license and safe driving record
• May not be Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified or certifiable
• Must have taken and passed the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Physical Fitness Test by the closing date of this posting
• Physical health, strength, and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work, as determined by a physical agility test and medical exam based on current MCOLES guidelines
• Must meet current MCOLES vision guidelines, including those for color, binocular, and peripheral vision
• Psychological suitability for police work determined by a psychological exam as required by MCOLES

Important Details

• Probationary period: must be satisfactorily completed before appointment will be considered permanent

Application Process

• Oral Examination: 100%
• Selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen, complete physical, and psychological evaluation) and drug screening test given by a City appointed physician before the first day of employment
• An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test
• Applicants for City employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position
• When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check
• Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the City regarding the applicant's employment application

About the Company

This recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the City system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for up to one year unless exhausted or extended.