Police Cadet

COK Police Dept • Knoxville, TN

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Cadet Program is a civilian position exempt from Civil Service status, with a program length ranging from a minimum of one year to a maximum of five years. Cadets work a minimum of thirty (30) to forty (40) hours per week. Upon reaching twenty-one (21) years of age, a Cadet may be certified as a Police Officer if they have served a minimum of one year as a Cadet/Apprentice, passed the physical performance test, met minimum training requirements, and been certified by the Civil Service Merit Board. After becoming a Police Officer, a one-year probationary period begins. Cadets choosing the optional college education program will work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week, while those not participating will work approximately forty (40) hours per week.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must not have reached their 21st birthday to be eligible for the Police Cadet position.
• High School graduate or equivalency prior to hire.
• Must not have any background disqualifiers.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, or a Permanent Legal Resident of the U.S. and apply for or obtain U.S. Citizenship within six years of hiring.
• Must attach a copy of a valid birth certificate to the application.
• Must attach a copy of their High School Diploma or GED to the application prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Optional college education program participation.

Responsibilities

• Serve a minimum of one (1) year as a Cadet/Apprentice with the Knoxville Police Department (unless waived).
• Take and pass the physical performance test for Police Officer.
• Meet the minimum training requirements of the Knoxville Police Department and Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Be determined to have met and maintained all minimum requirements.
• Be certified by the Civil Service Merit Board as eligible to be a Police Officer.
• Begin a one-year probationary period upon entry into the classification of Police Officer.
• Complete 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours per year with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) if choosing the optional college education program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED