The City of Kentwood Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Recruit. We are looking for ambitious men and women with high moral integrity and a strong work ethic.
| POLICE RECRUIT JOB DESCRIPTION |
minimum requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Must have a high school diploma or GED;
- Be a United States citizen at the time of testing;
- Must not have any felony convictions and certain misdemeanor convictions;
- Possess a valid Michigan driver's license prior to hire date;
- Police Academy Sponsorship
- Comprehensive Health Insurance (including vision and dental)
- Life Insurance
- Retirement/401K (9% employer contribution)
- Continuing education and training
- Attends formal training classes at Grand Valley State University Police Academy and/or a similar MCOLES approved facility in preparation for reclassification to Patrol Officer
- Attends an orientation period at the Kentwood Police Department
- Completes training assignments (resulting from the orientation period)
- Learns the Department’s policies and procedures
Apply Online:
police recruit job application
**Applications will be accepted through June 28, 2021**
The City of Kentwood is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer
hiring process:
- Complete Online Application
- Oral Board interviews
- Complete and Submit Background Questionnaire
- Background Pre-screen
- Complete MCOLES Physical Agility, Reading and Writing Test
- Background Investigation
- Administrative Review
- Chiefs Interview
- Conditional Offer
- Physical and Psychological Exam
- Attend GVSU Police Academy Orientation
- Attend, and successfully complete, GVSU Police Academy
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS DIVISION
Captain ryan vanderveen
phone: 616-656-6503
E-Mail: vanderveenr@kentwood.us