IMPD Cadet Program

City of Indianapolis and Marion County•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Cadet program is a partnership with the Indy Public Safety Foundation and the Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF Affiliate. The IMPD Cadet program is designed to provide a service for the City of Indianapolis, the police department and the community it serves. An IMPD Cadet is considered a future leader in the community. The goals of the IMPD Cadet program are to expose young men and women to the various aspects of police work in order to prepare them for a career in law enforcement. The IMPD Cadet program helps to provide quality candidates for all law enforcement related positions. A structured program has been established to teach and promote the duties and responsibilities entrusted to an IMPD Cadet. Additionally, the expectations of an IMPD Cadet are high morals, academic excellence, sound judgment, and an active contribution to his or her community. These positions are excluded by the City Charter Section 10.104.18 from the competitive civil service examination process. Exempt employees are considered "at-will" and serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is committed to excellence in law enforcement and is dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our City. In order to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and enhance quality of life, the department is committed to providing professional service with integrity and a focus on community policing. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department operates six service districts under the Patrol Division, an Investigations Division, an Administration Division and the Training Academy.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency
Currently enrolled, accepted or willing to pursue acceptance to a 4-year accredited college or university, a 2-year accredited college or a vocational/apprenticeship training program
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
Possess a valid driver's license
Candidates may apply at 17 years of age (and up to 21) but will not be hired until 18 years of age
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency at the time of hire
No felony convictions
No conviction of offenses involving domestic violence
No conviction of any misdemeanors that carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm
No restriction from employment with the City and County of Indianapolis/Marion County
Attach a PDF copy of your most recent report card or college transcript (GPA)
Attach PDF copies of two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Reference letters must come from either someone senior to you such as a teacher or a direct supervisor from a summer, part-time, or internship position. Alternately, you may ask someone who managed you in an extracurricular, research, volunteer, or community activity (i.e., someone who has evaluated or supervised your work). These references should include your professional, community, or extracurricular experiences and represent your potential impact and involvement with the IMPD Cadet program.
All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.
Prior to employment with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidate's suitability for employment.
The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records.
Reasons for rejection may include use of controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors.
Candidates may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening, and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.
Criminal records will be carefully reviewed and candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified.
All applicants will be fingerprinted.
Applicants who are selected will work as part-time employees for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and are considered Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Cadets.
Cadets will be required to adhere to certain educational requirements and participate in all Cadet classes and training.
Participation for subsequent school years is automatic unless the IMPD Cadet fails to meet the minimum requirements, withdrawals from the program or reaches the age of 24.

Nice To Haves

Communicate orally with people of diverse education, social and ethnic backgrounds
Work courteously with the general public on the telephone and in person
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Walk and/or stand for long periods of time
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate and address problems

Responsibilities

Public Safety Officer (PSO)
Public Assistance Officer (PAO)
Rotations throughout the IMPD to include; Administration, Investigations, Homeland Security, Media Relations, etc.