Police Cadet; Part-Time

Candidates for Police Cadet must submit a City of Farmington Hills application to be considered for employment. Resumes or other supportive documents may be attached to a properly completed application. Applications properly submitted to the City, consistent with this policy, will be considered until the position applied for is filled or until the passing of the posted cutoff date.

This job is intended to identify internal candidates for promotion to the rank of Police Officer. Job responsibilities include assisting citizens at the Command Desk by answering phones and taking reports both in person and over the phone, prisoner care, prisoner processing, maintaining department equipment, maintaining the cleanliness and operational capabilities of the police facility and grounds, lifting and moving objects up to 50 lbs.,

participating in self‑defense training, and being willing to perform all other tasks as assigned.

None required. Preference may be given to those applicants who have law enforcement experience and/or backgrounds in law enforcement or a criminal justice environment.

High school graduate or equivalent. Criminal Justice coursework preferred.

• Properly complete this application and provide satisfactory responses to requests for additional information.
• Not less than 18 years of age.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Possess a high school diploma.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Have no more than two hazardous traffic violations in the preceding five years, or a total of no more than four points on or after the date of application. The accident history, regardless of fault, will be considered in the appraisal of the applicant’s overall driving skills and, therefore, eligibility.
• Have no prior felony convictions.
• Have no misdemeanor charges or convictions within five years of the date of application. All misdemeanor charges and convictions will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis to determine eligibility of the applicant.
• Pass a psychological examination administered at the direction of the department.
• Pass all phases of a physical‑medical examination, conducted by a licensed health care professional of the department’s choosing.
• Pass a drug test, checking for the presence of illicit controlled substances.
• Pass the department’s Oral Review Board.
• Possess good moral character, as determined by a background investigation.
• Pass a department‑conducted background investigation.
• Pass a fingerprint check.
• An interview with the Police Chief and staff will be conducted, the results of which will be considered in the applicant’s overall suitability for employment.

Must meet applicable Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) requirements related to vision & hearing at the time of hire.

Work hours will be 24 to 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work various shifts on a 7 day a week, 24 hour per day basis, including holidays. Overtime may be required to maintain minimum staffing hours.

$20.00 per hour, with the opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement up to $3,500 per year towards an Associate Degree. Police Academy sponsorship based on merit.

• During the announced application period, candidates shall complete the City of Farmington Hills Employment Application.
• Application must be completed in their entirety and returned to the City of Farmington Hills Human Resources prior to the published deadline.
• Oral Review Board.
• Background investigation.
• Interview with Police Chief and staff.
• Conditional offer of employment.
• Medical‑physical examination.
• Psychological evaluation.
• Appointment to position.