Police Cadet

Washington D.C • Washington, DC

170d

About The Position

The Police Cadet Program is designed to prepare candidates for entrance into the Metropolitan Police Officer Recruit Program and ensures that a steady stream of District of Columbia youth are actively recruited as future police officers. Cadets are 17-24 year-old uniformed civilian employees, working part time for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) while attending the University of the District of Columbia. The Department funds up to 60 college credits to enable District residents with a high school degree from a District high school or a GED to meet the college education requirement. Cadets must earn up to sixty (60) college credits at the University of the District of Columbia Community College to satisfy MPD's police recruit entrance requirement. The program helps cadets develop the leadership and analytical thinking skills required to meet the challenges of their complex roles as problem-solvers, service providers, and professionals in the criminal justice system of the 21st century. Recruits will spend part of their time working specific job assignments to support the day-to-day operations of the MPD, perform rotating assignments among the districts and divisions, and gain familiarization with the daily operations of the Department.

Requirements

• Be a US citizen by birth or naturalization at the time of application.
• Reside in the District of Columbia and agree to remain a resident until completion of the program.
• Be between 17 and 24 years of age.
• Be currently enrolled in a District of Columbia high school, or be a graduate of a District of Columbia high school, or be a recipient of a GED issued by the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with the Department's organizational structure and mission.
• Learn about the laws and policies of the department.
• Complete increasingly difficult assignments to prepare for the police officer role.
• Observe and study community policing principles, techniques, and methods.
• Assist in Patrol Service Area calls for service.
• Assist crime analysts and customers in the Station.
• Process city service requests and administrative filings.
• Observe police activities and interface with citizens and visitors.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Uniforms and Equipment (except belt & shoes)
• Health Insurance
• Sick Leave
• College Tuition
• Conversion to Career Police status
• Cadets will receive a $5,000 conversion bonus when they become officers.
• Eligibility for $6,000 in rental housing assistance once they become recruits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees