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How much do police internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for police internship in Michigan is $15.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $16.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a police intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Police Intern, you generally need a background in criminal justice or a related field, strong observational abilities, and a willingness to learn about law enforcement processes. Familiarity with report writing, basic computer systems, and sometimes knowledge of policing databases or records management systems is beneficial. Attention to detail, professionalism, effective communication, and integrity are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for supporting police operations, learning the profession, and building trust within the department and community.

What is the difference between Police Internship vs Police Cadet?

AspectPolice InternshipPolice Cadet
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some programs may require college courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent; often a prerequisite for cadet programs
Work EnvironmentTemporary, educational setting; supervised law enforcement activitiesMore structured training; may involve community engagement and basic law enforcement tasks
Employer & Industry UsageTypically offered by police departments for student or early career experienceUsed by police departments as a training or recruitment pathway for aspiring officers

Police internships and police cadet programs both provide valuable exposure to law enforcement. Internships are often short-term, educational opportunities for students, while cadet programs are more structured, offering ongoing training and community engagement. Both roles help prepare individuals for a career in policing but differ in scope and commitment.

What types of projects and assignments can I expect during a police internship?

As a police intern, you can expect to participate in a variety of assignments that provide hands-on exposure to law enforcement operations. Typical tasks include assisting with administrative duties, observing patrols, helping with community outreach programs, and supporting investigations by organizing evidence or conducting research. Interns often rotate through different departments, such as traffic, detective, or community relations, to gain a broad understanding of police work. This structure allows you to collaborate closely with officers and staff, building valuable professional relationships and learning about potential career paths within law enforcement.

What is a police internship?

A police internship is a temporary position, typically offered to students or recent graduates, that provides hands-on experience working with a law enforcement agency. Interns may assist with administrative tasks, observe officers in the field, participate in community outreach, and learn about various aspects of police work. The goal is to give interns a deeper understanding of law enforcement careers and to help them develop relevant skills for future employment in criminal justice or related fields.
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Infographic showing various Police Internship job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,373 per year, or $15.1 per hour.

Police Officer Recruit (Police Academy Sponsorship)

City of Lansing, MI

Lansing, MI โ€ข On-site

$1.6K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Salary : $1,600.00 Biweekly
Location : LPD, 120 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00426
Department: POLICE
Division: Uniform Patrol
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Advertisement
Read ALL Instructions Prior To Applying
SCROLL DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIRED FORMS
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND THE 119th MID-MICHIGAN POLICE ACADEMY
**We are currently accepting applications for the JANUARY 2027 Police Academy.**
Police Academy Dates are JANUARY 6, 2027 to MAY 7, 2027
SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS STARTING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2026
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & TURNED IN BY AUGUST 24, 2026
MCOLES RESULTS ARE NOT DUE AT POINT OF APPLICATION, A DUE DATE WILL BE PROVIDED LATER
Police Officer Recruit is for non-certified applicants. Candidates who are hired will be sent to the 17-week Mid-Michigan Police Academy, a certified law enforcement academy, located at Lansing Community College. Upon successful completion of this academy, the Recruit will be promoted to entry-level police officer and must also successfully complete the Lansing Police Department's field training officer program.
The Lansing Police Officer protects and serves the citizens and communities of the City of Lansing. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties involving the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; issues citations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; makes arrests; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.
Requirements:
  • Must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the academy
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • AND Associate Degree (preferred) OR completion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework (by the time of final offer of employment) OR current Military Commitment preparing their exit in Good Standing OR completion of commitment to the military in Good Standing. Some Military Course Credits may be used for equivalency.
  • A minimum of one (1) year or more equivalent life experience such as: employment, internship, coaching, volunteerism, and/or etc.
  • Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable, comprehensive, and extensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity
  • Honorably discharged USA Armed Forces Veteran (copy of DD-214 must be included in application packet), if apply
  • Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on an overtime basis
  • Must be a US Citizen at time of hire
  • Possess a valid Driver's License at time of employment with a satisfactory driving record
  • Ability to pass a background investigation and no pending or past felony convictions
  • Ability to pass psychological evaluation
  • Meet physical standards as determined by the City's Medical Doctor

Physical Requirements: This position requires the individual through assistance or on their own to perform the following actions: standing, walking, running, climbing, jumping, crawling, dragging heavy objects/persons, lifting, pulling, pushing, listening, speaking, twisting, turning, bending, crouching, hearing no lower than 35 dB HL in each ear, color vision, and visual acuity without correction must be at least 20/100 in each eye with a binocular vision of 20/100, correctable to at least 20/20 in each eye with lenses.
SCROLL DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED FORMS
Application Special Instructions
READ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR FULL CONSIDERATION
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Complete City of Lansing online application
2. Additional required documentation must be turned in with application:
  • Print/Read/Fill out/Attach documents with application OR return the following documents below via email or mail:
    • (Read thoroughly)
    • (Document must be notarized)
    • (To be filled out by your physician prior to scheduling MCOLES PF test)

3. Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)
Both reading & writing and physical fitness test are required for consideration and attendance to any Michigan Police Academy and to become a Certified Police Officer in the State of Michigan. The Reading & Writing Test (Passing results for the Lansing Police Department are an A or B Band, test results never expire) and the Physical Fitness Test (Must be taken within 180 days (6 months) of the start of the training academy session. Tests results greater than 180 days from academy start date are not valid).
  • Required: Reading & Writing Test:
    • Visit hit, standards & training tab, then, undertesting information section hit, reading & writing test.
    • Band A or Band B will be accepted as passing only
    • Cost to take this test is no more than $72.00
    • Copy of results mustbe submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention: Kesha McKitty
    • Test can be taken at any time and does not expire.
  • Required: Physical Fitness Test:
    • First take the Physician Health Screening Form to your physician to fill out prior to scheduling the MCOLES PF test.
    • Then take this completed form with you to your MCOLES Physical Fitness Test
    • Visit , hit, standards & training tab, then, undertesting information section hit, physical fitness test.
    • Only a "passing" result will be accepted
    • Cost to take this test is no more than $55.00
    • Testing schedules can be found on this website:
    • Copy of results must be submitted to Human Resources Dept. Attention: Kesha McKitty
    • Test is valid for 180 days, take test only within the 180 days from the start of the Police Academy to avoid retake

4. College transcripts and credits:
  • Request your College/University to send an Official Transcript in a sealed envelope mailed directly from the College to the City of Lansing Department of Human Resources, 8th floor, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933, Attn: Kesha McKitty OR they can be sent electronically through a secure website from the College or University.
  • Please submit proof of request receipt from the college/university with application packet.

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn in required documentation as you complete them rather than wait. Candidates that only turn in application, resume and cover letter will not be considered until all other required documentations are turned in.
It is preferred that you upload all required documentation with your application; however, if you have any questions, and/or difficulty, you may email the completed documents to Kesha McKitty at
NOTE: If you send them via email documents must be send as PDF's, picture attachments will not be accepted.
NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A RIDE-ALONG PRIOR TO YOUR INTERVIEW
If you would like to speak with a member of the Lansing Police Department Recruiting Team and/or set up a ride-along, please go to the website: Fill out the form and a member of our recruiting team will contact you and assist in answering questions about the police department.
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies:
SALARY
  • $20.00/hr while in the Police Academy.
  • Current salary after Academy: $56,629.41-$80,933.44, maximum pay reached in 5 years.
  • Vest bonus: $1,000 annually in addition to salary.
  • Longevity: Annual payments per years of service:
    • 5-10 years: $400
    • 10-15 years: $800
    • 15-20 years: $1,200
    • 20+ years: $1,600
  • Clothing allowance: 2% or 4% pay increase based on certain assignments.
  • Shift differential: Increased pay for working noon or night shifts.
  • Overtime: Countless overtime opportunities (bar district, CATA, parades, events, etc)
  • Education hiring bonus: Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree start at Step 2 on the salary scale ($60,912.94), Master's Degree start at Step 3 ($65,640.36).

RETIREMENT
  • Pension: Defined benefit pension.
    • Eligible to retire at 25 years of service and 50 years of age.
    • 3.0 multiplier of base wage (75% at 25 years of service).
    • Additional 1% allowance for years 25-30 for a maximum of 80% of base wage.
    • Employee pension contributions are 10% of wages on pensionable items only (10% pension contribution is NOT deducted from overtime payments).
  • Deferred Compensation: 457 plans offered by the City via VOYA and T. Rowe Price.

RETIREMENT HEALTHCARE
  • MERS Health Savings Account: Employee contributes 3% and the City contributes 4% of base wages annually. Vesting is five (5) years of service.

TIME OFF/SCHEDULES
  • Sick time:
    • 12 days annually (96 hours).
      • Up to 4 days (32 hours) of unused sick leave paid annually per Collective Bargaining Agreement details.
      • Up to 90 days (720 hours), paid upon retirement.
  • Personal time: 40 hours annually.
  • Vacation time:
    • 1-5 years: 96 hours
    • 5-10 years: 104 hours
    • 10-15 years: 136 hours
    • 15-20 years: 176 hours
    • 20+ years: 192 hours
  • Compensatory time: 1.5 hours for each overtime hour. Maximum accrual 120 hours.
  • Holidays: 13 paid Holidays per year.
  • Bereavement: 5 days paid for death of immediate family member/spouse's family member. 1 day paid for non-immediate family members.
  • Scheduling: Officers bid for their work schedules every 6 weeks.
    • 10-hour shifts (Patrol).

INTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
  • Promotional opportunities:
    • Ability to promote to Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, Chief.
  • Special Assignments: ATF task force officer, K9, Community Police Officer, Community School Officer, Community Service Officer, Court Officer, CSI, DEA task force officer, Detective IIC (temporary Detective assignment), Motorcycle Officer, Property and Supply, Range Officer, Special Operations Section (undercover narcotics), SOS Regulatory Officer, Traffic Follow-up, Violent Crime Impact team.
  • Additional departmental opportunities: Tactical Team Operator, Dive Team, Drone Operator, Honor Guard, LPD Mentor, FTO, Crisis Negotiator, Recruiting Team, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, GREAT officer, LPD Explorer Cadre, Peer Support, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Accident Investigator, and others.

Healthcare Coverage
  • Health Insurance: Coverage under either Blue Cross Blue Shield or PHP. Employees on the Base plan will receive a $400 cash bonus annually.
    • Base: $40.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80. $1000/single and $2000/family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance. Emergency room service $250 and Urgent Care $60 co-pays.
    • Option 1: $30.00 co-pay for office visits. Prescription drug co-pays are $10/$40/$80. $500/single and $1000/family in network deductible and 80% co-insurance. Emergency room service $150 and Urgent Care visit $50 co-pays.
    • Option 2: $10.00 co-pay for office visits, Urgent Care co-pay $20.00 and Emergency Room co-pay $50.00 (waived in admitted to the hospital). Prescription drugs co-pays are $5.00 generic/$20.00 name brand co-payment/$40.00 non-formulary, with a mandatory generic drug plan program.
  • Opt Out: Employees can opt out of the City's health care plan if they have coverage from another source. Payments are based on bargaining unit member participation:
    • Less than 20 members $1,500, 20 or more members $2,500. Paid annually.
  • Vision: Blue Cross/Blue Shield VSP. Includes vision exams with a $5.00 co-pay and lenses and frames cove

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