GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Grand Rapids Police Department is holding an open house Tuesday and taking applications for people looking to become an academy-sponsored recruit.
The open house Tuesday, Feb. 14, where people can learn more about GRPD’s sponsored recruit positions, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Garfield Park Community Gym, 2111 Madison Ave. SE.
The department currently has 10 openings for its sponsored recruit program, which pays for enrollment in Grand Valley State University’s police academy in August.
Sponsored recruits also earn full-time wages and benefits during the academy. The hourly wage for police recruits is $25.15 an hour.
After a candidate successfully completes the academy and in-house GRPD training, they will be sworn in at the department as a certified police officer.
The current application period for sponsored candidates is open and runs through Feb. 24. Those interested can apply at this link.
The open house Tuesday is a drop-in format, with no presentation and no need for attendees to stay the full two hours.
Recruiters will be at the event and can talk one-on-one about the different opportunities at GRPD. Attendees can also practice the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards physical agility test at the open house.
RVSPs aren’t required, but people can indicate their interest on the GRPD’s Facebook event for the open house. People can also indicate their interest by emailing [email protected].
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