GVSU Police Academy

09/30/2026

We're looking for a lateral transfer for our open public safety officer position with GVPD. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining our team of officers dedicated to serving the Grand Valley community. Apply here: https://www.gvsu.edu/s/3P0

09/16/2026

Congratulations Sgt. Luke Biel (2016 Basic Police Academy graduate)

09/16/2026

We're looking for a student dispatcher to join our team! You can view the full position details and apply on workday by clicking the link here: https://www.gvsu.edu/s/3Nm

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Today, we officially swore in five new Public Safety Officers who are joining the Grand Haven Public Safety family!

Please help us welcome:
Officer Alexis Steele joins us from Petoskey Public Safety, bringing a few years of experience as a fully cross-trained Public Safety Officer. We are excited to welcome Alexis, her husband, and their son to the City of Grand Haven!

Officer Hemstreet graduated from the GVSU Police Academy and joins us with previous experience with St. Mary’s Security. A local resident, he brings valuable knowledge and experience to our department. We are excited to welcome him, his wife, and their two young children to the GHDPS family!

Officer Fles is also a local resident and joins us with previous experience in corrections with Ottawa County. He graduated from the GVSU Police Academy and brings additional knowledge and experience to our team. We are happy to welcome him and his wife to the agency!

Officer Pierce graduated from the GVSU Police Academy and brings a unique background in sales and customer service, along with valuable knowledge and experience that will serve him well in public safety.

Officer LaFleur graduated from the GVSU Police Academy and brings knowledge and experience from his time as a Kent County Corrections Officer. We are excited to welcome him and his family to our agency and the Grand Haven community!

These five officers will finish up their in-house training next week before hitting the streets for their first phase of Field Training Officer (FTO) training.

We are incredibly excited to have each of them join our team. They are not only joining a great department, but a community that truly supports and cares about its Public Safety Officers.

Please join us in welcoming Officers Steele, Hemstreet, LaFleur, Pierce, and Fles to Grand Haven Public Safety! We are glad to have you here!

09/07/2026

At tonight’s board meeting, Muskegon Township Police Department Chief VanDommelen officially swore in our newest officer, Michael Wagner. Officer Wagner recently relocated from Arizona and is a graduate of the most recent GVSU Police Academy. He also currently serves as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve. We are excited to welcome Officer Wagner to MTPD. Congratulations!

09/07/2026

Small Town. Big Impact.

One call.

One conversation.

One life changed.

Working in Big Rapids means you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with the people you serve every day.

Your work matters here.

Become part of a department that values community policing and meaningful connections.

Apply today. www.bigrapidsdps.org/join_our_team

09/07/2026

Deputy Zaragosa (2022 Basic Police Academy graduate)

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

The Grand Rapids Police Dept. is currently hiring for a Sponsored Police Recruit position. This does not require any previous education, training or experience in law enforcement. You are hired by the GRPD and they pay your academy tuition as well as pay your hourly wage to attend the police academy. This process is to attend the police academy at Grand Valley State University that starts in late April of 2027.

Applications must be submitted online through the City's website. There is a link to this application below as well as a link to the GRPD website.

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