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CIty of Flint Police Department Police Academy Trainee in Flint, Michigan
Police Academy Trainee
Salary: $15.25 Hourly
Location: Police Department-City of Flint
Job Type: Police Academy Trainee
Job Number: 033124B
Department: Police Office of Chief
Opening Date: 04/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Job Level: 10
DESCRIPTION
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: $15.25/hr. Rate of pay after completion of the Academy: $20.51hr.
*SUPERVISION RECEIVED: *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.
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