Public Safety Officer Sponsored Recruit

YOUR FUTURE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT STARTS HERE!

Become a Sponsored Police Recruit at the Grand Valley State University Police Department!

Ready to launch a rewarding career in law enforcement? GVSU Police Department will invest in your future. The Sponsored Police Recruit position includes:

✅ Full-time pay and benefits while attending the academy
✅ Tuition and all related academy costs covered
✅ A pathway to becoming a GVSU Police Officer upon successful academy completion and MCOLES licensing

2027 Summer Police Academy
📅 May 4 – August 25, 2027

Don’t just pursue a career; get paid while training for it! Take the first step toward serving the GVSU community.

Apply today and start building your future in law enforcement!

A sponsored Police Recruit is a Grand Valley State Police Department employee who is sponsored to attend the Grand Valley State University Police Academy. The intended result is promotion to Police Officer upon successful completion of the police academy and licensing by MCOLES. Sponsored Police Recruits will enjoy full-time pay and benefits.  The Grand Valley Police Department will cover all tuition and related costs while attending the police academy. This position is for the 2027 GVSU Police Summer Academy, May 4 to August 25, 2027.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary of $27.69/hour while in the Academy, plus all expenses for academy covered by GVPD.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
• Salary starting at $32.19 upon successful completion of the academy.​
   

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of testing.
• Must not have any felony convictions or certain misdemeanor convictions.
• Must possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation.
• Must have physical, mental and emotional ability to execute duties.
   

Essential Functions of Police Officer:

• This is a uniformed and armed police position charged with enforcing state/local laws and the rules of the university.
• Patrols the campus in a marked unit and responds to emergency calls for service.
• Arrest and issue citations as necessary.
• Respond to and investigate complaints as received or as the department requires.
• Testify at court and subsequent hearings. Serve subpoenas and warrants as requested.
• Responsible for the safety and protection of the campus community, its personnel and property.
• Act as a liaison between campus community and area law enforcement agencies
• Attend and complete by demonstrating proficiency all required in-service training programs which include Medical First Responder training and certification.
• Performs other similar and related duties as directed by supervisor.

How to Apply: Please submit an application with your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Kourosh Khatir at 616-331-3255 or khatirk@gvsu.edu.  If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. 

Application Deadline:
Application closes November 16, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Applicants who make it past the initial screening will be required to complete and submit a personal history statement form provided by the Department of Public Safety.

For information on the steps involved in the hiring process, please visit our website at www.gvsu.edu/gvpd/recruitment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.