Police Academy Trainee

Police Academy Trainee

The Police Academy Trainee will undergo a structured progressive basic police training program in fulfillment of the State's and Department's minimum standards required to become a sworn Police Officer. The Trainee will have to successfully complete a 16-18 week course of study at the Police Training Academy maintaining an average of at least 70%. Upon successful completion of academy training, the Trainee will be required to pass a written examination administered by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Upon successful completion of the written examination, the Trainee may be eligible to be assigned to complete an on-the-job field-training program while accompanying a sworn Police Officer. Individuals who are not able for any reason to complete the training, or are not able to maintain the State or Department's minimum requirements for successful completion of the 16-18 week training course shall be deemed to have voluntarily terminated their position.

Rate of pay while in the Academy: $15.74/hr. Rate of pay after completion of the Academy: $20.92hr.

Works under the supervision of an employee of higher grade.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Attends police academy training course in law enforcement techniques.
• Completes on-the-job field-training program
• Assists personnel (in a training situation) of the various operating sections of the Flint Police Department to gain exposure to the methods and procedures utilized.
• Accompanies designated Police Training Officers in performing routine law enforcement duties to gain experience in various police operations.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate an automobile safely and in accordance with traffic laws.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the laws and rules of the Department.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the general public.
• Ability to qualify on physical strength and agility test.
• Ability to meet the mental standards of the job.
• Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety to one's self, other persons, and equipment.
• Aptitude for, or skill in, the use of firearms.
• Vision must be 20/50 in each eye correctable to 20/20 in each eye (contact lenses may be used to meet the 20/50 requirement) and have full visual functions and normal color vision and depth perception.
• Hearing must be normal in each ear.
• Have no prior felony convictions or high court misdemeanors.
• Possession of a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the City of Flint Police Department.
• Ability to successfully pass drug screening, physical and psychological evaluations.

Applicants must have a safe and responsible driving record. Candidates will not be considered if they have multiple accidents, excessive violations, a current suspension or disqualification, or a major violation (DUI, reckless driving, vehicular homicide, or endangerment) within the past seven (7) years.

Necessary special requirement(s):

• Eighteen (18) years of age.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (a valid State of Michigan Driver's License will be required at time of appointment).
• Passing score on MCOLES Reading/Writing Test.
• Passing score on MCOLES Physical Agility Examination (physical agility only valid for six (6) months Passing of MCOLES physical agility must be dated within six (6) months/180 days between date of examination and the beginning of Academy).
• After completion of the Academy as a condition of continued employment, the employee must successfully pass a licensing examination administered by the State. A candidate who fails their initial attempt at the licensing exam is allowed one retest. The candidate must apply for and successfully past the re-test within 30 days of receiving his or her results from the first test. Failure to successfully pass the MCOLES Licensing exam or the Academy will result in the termination of employment from the City of Flint.

Supplemental Information

Physical demands while performing the duties of this job include sitting and talking or hearing, standing and walking; occasionally running and jumping; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to withstand exposure to traffic hazards continuously; withstand exposure to weather, wet conditions, high noise levels, hazardous materials and personal danger occasionally. The employee may, at any time, be at risk of personal danger including, but not be limited to, the result of an intentional attack by people and/or animals as well as environmental hazards. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration.

You will receive an email with a background questionnaire in which you will need to complete and return to rdixon@cityofflint.com. Your application will not move forward until it is received. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. If you have difficulties submitting the required documentation, please email a copy to rdixon@cityofflint.com.

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

Police Academy Trainee

The Police Academy Trainee will undergo a structured progressive basic police training program in fulfillment of the State's and Department's minimum standards required to become a sworn Police Officer. The Trainee will have to successfully complete a 16-18 week course of study at the Police Training Academy maintaining an average of at least 70%. Upon successful completion of academy training, the Trainee will be required to pass a written examination administered by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Upon successful completion of the written examination, the Trainee may be eligible to be assigned to complete an on-the-job field-training program while accompanying a sworn Police Officer. Individuals who are not able for any reason to complete the training, or are not able to maintain the State or Department's minimum requirements for successful completion of the 16-18 week training course shall be deemed to have voluntarily terminated their position.

Rate of pay while in the Academy: $15.74/hr. Rate of pay after completion of the Academy: $20.92hr.

Works under the supervision of an employee of higher grade.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Attends police academy training course in law enforcement techniques.
• Completes on-the-job field-training program
• Assists personnel (in a training situation) of the various operating sections of the Flint Police Department to gain exposure to the methods and procedures utilized.
• Accompanies designated Police Training Officers in performing routine law enforcement duties to gain experience in various police operations.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate an automobile safely and in accordance with traffic laws.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the laws and rules of the Department.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the general public.
• Ability to qualify on physical strength and agility test.
• Ability to meet the mental standards of the job.
• Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety to one's self, other persons, and equipment.
• Aptitude for, or skill in, the use of firearms.
• Vision must be 20/50 in each eye correctable to 20/20 in each eye (contact lenses may be used to meet the 20/50 requirement) and have full visual functions and normal color vision and depth perception.
• Hearing must be normal in each ear.
• Have no prior felony convictions or high court misdemeanors.
• Possession of a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the City of Flint Police Department.
• Ability to successfully pass drug screening, physical and psychological evaluations.

Applicants must have a safe and responsible driving record. Candidates will not be considered if they have multiple accidents, excessive violations, a current suspension or disqualification, or a major violation (DUI, reckless driving, vehicular homicide, or endangerment) within the past seven (7) years.

Necessary special requirement(s):

• Eighteen (18) years of age.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (a valid State of Michigan Driver's License will be required at time of appointment).
• Passing score on MCOLES Reading/Writing Test.
• Passing score on MCOLES Physical Agility Examination (physical agility only valid for six (6) months Passing of MCOLES physical agility must be dated within six (6) months/180 days between date of examination and the beginning of Academy).
• After completion of the Academy as a condition of continued employment, the employee must successfully pass a licensing examination administered by the State. A candidate who fails their initial attempt at the licensing exam is allowed one retest. The candidate must apply for and successfully past the re-test within 30 days of receiving his or her results from the first test. Failure to successfully pass the MCOLES Licensing exam or the Academy will result in the termination of employment from the City of Flint.

Supplemental Information

Physical demands while performing the duties of this job include sitting and talking or hearing, standing and walking; occasionally running and jumping; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to withstand exposure to traffic hazards continuously; withstand exposure to weather, wet conditions, high noise levels, hazardous materials and personal danger occasionally. The employee may, at any time, be at risk of personal danger including, but not be limited to, the result of an intentional attack by people and/or animals as well as environmental hazards. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration.

You will receive an email with a background questionnaire in which you will need to complete and return to rdixon@cityofflint.com. Your application will not move forward until it is received. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. If you have difficulties submitting the required documentation, please email a copy to rdixon@cityofflint.com.

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

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