Police Officer Certified​/Certifiable; Lateral

Position: Police Officer Certified/ Certifiable (Lateral)

Job Overview

The Police Officer Certified/Certifiable position protects and serves the citizens and communities of the City of Lansing. Under general supervision, the officer carries out a wide variety of tasks including law enforcement, traffic control, issuing citations, criminal investigations, making arrests, supporting special crime prevention programs, and performing technical and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and local traffic regulations and control traffic flow.
• Issue citations, conduct investigations, and make arrests as required.
• Assist in and conduct various criminal investigations.
• Provide support to special crime prevention and law‑enforcement programs.
• Perform support and administrative tasks in aid of law‑enforcement services.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate Degree preferred or completion of 24 semester (or equivalent) college credits.
• Two years of prior experience as a certified police officer or
• Current or prior military commitment in good standing.
• Completion of military commitment in good standing; military course credits may count for equivalency.
• For candidates with prior law‑enforcement experience and a lapse in certification, proof of re‑certification must be provided before final job offer.
• Out‑of‑state certified applicants must pass the MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) program or testing before final offer.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Available for 10‑hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Good moral character demonstrated through a favorable, comprehensive background investigation.
• Honorably discharged USA Armed Forces veteran (DD‑214 required).
• U.S. citizen at time of job offer.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• No pending or past felony convictions.
• Passes background investigation and city medical standards.

Application Requirements

• Complete the City of Lansing online application.
• Submit a resume and cover letter along with all required documentation:
• LPD Documentation Checklist
• LPD Cert‑Non Cert Affidavit
• LPD Education & Experience Questionnaire (must be notarized)
• LPD FCRA Disclosure Form
• Background Authorization Form
• MCOLES Physicians Health Screening Form
• MAST Questionnaire Form
• Michigan RPTE program documents (if applicable)
• All documents must be turned in before interview scheduling.

Salary & Compensation

• Current salary: $56,629.41 – $80,933.42 (maximum reachable in five years).
• Lateral starting salary up to Step 4 based on prior police, military, or specialized training:
• Step 2: $60,912.94
• Step 3: $65,640.36
• Step 4: $70,336.24
• Vest‑bonus: $1,000 annually.
• Longevity payments:
• 5–10 years: $400
• 10–15 years: $800
• 15–20 years: $1,200
• 20+ years: $1,600
• Clothing allowance: 2 % or 4 % pay increase based on assignments.
• Shift differential for noon or night shifts.
• Unlimited overtime opportunities (district, CATA, events, etc.).

Benefits Summary

• Defined benefit pension with eligibility at 25 years of service and age 50.
• Reciprocal retirement credit for prior service in eligible reciprocal systems.
• 457 deferred compensation plan offered through VOYA and T. Rowe Price.
• MERS Health Savings Account: employee 3 %, city 4 % of base wages.
• Paid sick time: 12 days annually (96 hours); 4 days may be accrued for use in retirement; 90 days paid upon retirement.
• Personal time: 40 hours annually.
• Vacation: graduated ranges from 96 to 192 hours based on years of service.
• Compensatory time: 1.5 hours per overtime hour, max 120 hours.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Bereavement: 5 days paid for immediate family, 1 day for non‑immediate family.

Healthcare Coverage

• Blue Cross Blue Shield or PHP; base plan includes $400 cash bonus annually.
• Co‑pay options for office visits and prescriptions available (options 1–3).
• Vision:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield VSP with co‑pay limits.

• Dental: no premium; coverage for cleaning, treatment, and orthodontia with set limits.

Internal Opportunities & Special Assignments

• Potential promotions to Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, Chief.
• Special assignments include ATF task force, K‑9, community policing,…