The Ann Arbor Police Department is looking for qualified Police Service Specialist Cadets with a long-term goal of becoming Police Officers.
The Ann Arbor Police Department is a full-service department with many services and divisions. These include a detective section, traffic services unit, K9, motorcycle and bicycle patrols, and a community engagement unit that includes many programs and volunteer opportunities. Additional opportunities exist to join the Metro SWAT team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Metro Underwater Search and Rescue Team, or numerous training cadres. They are committed to a community-oriented policing philosophy and strive for a high level of community engagement. We embrace the values of continual learning, working collaboratively with the community and city, recognizing our successes, and being a team, while prioritizing impartiality and fairness in all circumstances.
The Vision of the Ann Arbor Police Department is to be a national model for earning trust within the community, safeguarding life, and promoting public safety through community policing.
Police Service Specialist Cadet Position Opening
The purpose of this position is to hire PSS Cadets on a limited time basis, with the intention that they will attend a police academy and become Ann Arbor Police Officers upon successful completion of the academy. The PSS Cadet position gives applicants a great insight into what working for the AAPD is like, prior to becoming an Ann Arbor Police Officer.
The PSS Cadet Program is for non-licensed (pre-academy) applicants. The person who is selected for this position will have an evaluation period for a maximum of 12 months. During this time the PSS Cadet will work the Police front desk and be responsible for interacting with the public, conduct preliminary investigations for reports, complete traffic crash reports, administer preliminary breath test, fingerprint and photograph arrestees/defendants for court.
Upon the successful completion of the assimilation period the PSS Cadet will attend a regional police academy. The City will cover the cost for the academy tuition and all associated academy-related costs, excluding room/board and food. Upon successful completion of this academy, the PSS Cadet will be hired into an entry-level police officer position and must successfully complete the AAPD’s field training officer program.
This position is represented by the PSS union, and the starting pay is $18.73 per hour ($38,958.40 annually).
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- If hired, the candidate must be 21 years or older at the start of the FTO program (10 months from date of hire)
- 45 credit hours from an accredited college
Benefits
Click here for a full list of benefits
*Upon successful completion of the police academy, these benefits will change per the AAPOA collective bargaining agreement.
Physical Requirements
-
Driving, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and performing repetitive motions
-
Climbing, running, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and jumping (per police officer licensing requirements)
-
Moving and lifting light objects under 20 pounds, such as mail, files, and supplies
-
Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements
-
Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
-
Sedentary work may involve exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects
How to Apply
Why you should apply now
The AAPD is expecting a high number of retirements in the next few years and new Officers will have opportunity to quickly advance in rank and into specialized positions.
If you are interested in being considered for a position with the AAPD, please submit your application online. Applications will be accepted until February 13, 2026.
For More Information
For more information regarding the position, please contact Sergeant Ryan Scott, at (734) 794-6956 or via email [email protected].
You may also reach the Ann Arbor Police Department directly by phone, at (734) 794-6920, through their website, or visit in person at 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
The Ann Arbor Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.