Police

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
** The City of Jackson is committed to becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We are dedicated to creating an environment that fully embraces all our differences and shared experiences.

The Police Recruit position is a temporary, at-will (contractual), non-union position. If hired, the Police Recruit will attend a certified Police Academy in Michigan on behalf of and at the expense of the City of Jackson Police Department. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, the Police Recruit will be promoted to the rank of Police Officer as a vacancy exists.

This position would be for enrollment at the 2027 Mid-Michigan Police Academy (LCC) that begins January 11,2027.

• Be 21 years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Possess an Associate degree or the equivalent number of college credits (60 credit hours)
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• 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 oneself, other persons, and equipment
• Aptitude for, or skill in, the use of firearms
• Have 20/20 in each eye correctable to 20/50 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
• Have normal hearing in each ear
• Have no prior felony convictions or high court misdemeanors
• Possess good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the City of Jackson Police Department
• Ability to successfully pass drug screening, physical, and psychological evaluations

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk; occasionally required to run and jump; 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.

It is the policy of the city to promote and encourage the recruitment, hiring, training and advancement of all persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, source or level of income, height, weight, religious or political opinion, union affiliation, and physical or mental handicap unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.

Grade/Salary: $22.19 HOURLY Nonunion Position (Once promoted to Patrol Officer, wage will increase.)

• Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Healthcare Savings Plan

Date Posted:
October 7, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
October 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Jackson, Michigan

Compensation: $22.19 Hourly