Police Cadet

City of Inver Grove Heights • IGH City Hall, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Police cadets work under the direction of the on-duty Police Sergeant. This is a non-sworn, limited-term position within the police department, which does not require licensing as a peace officer. It is anticipated that the Cadet(s) will average 16 hours per week. Police Cadet duties include communicating with the public, assisting sworn police personnel with needed tasks, assisting in the coordination of animal control functions and enforcement of certain parking ordinances of the City of Inver Grove Heights. Work is subject to check/review and observation on a periodic basis (including a one-year probationary period) with review of written reports for completeness and form. Utilizing a community-oriented policing philosophy, work with community members and sworn police personnel to identify public safety issues, problems and concerns, and to resolve the problems and concerns. The Inver Grove Heights Police Cadet Program is intended for candidates seeking a degree and career in law enforcement. Police Cadet positions are for a maximum of three years. Police cadets, who become POST license eligible, may be considered for promotional opportunities to the position of police officer if an opening exists. The Inver Grove Heights Police Department will assess a cadet's promotional suitability after completion of academic training, based on, but not limited to, field performance, assignment rotations, and patrol sergeant recommendations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license that is accepted by the State of Minnesota.
• Applicants must NOT have taken or passed the MN Board of P.O.S.T. licensing exam.
• Must submit to a thorough background investigation
• Must not have been convicted of any disqualifiers under MN State Statutes (Section 609.2-609.7) or any felony or crime that would be a felony if it had been committed in the state of Minnesota.
• Must be deemed mentally and physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be accepted/enrolled into a regionally accredited college/university law enforcement program (not required to be registered for classes).

Nice To Haves

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree will be highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision conduct safety/crime prevention programs.
• Respond to animal complaints; patrol for strays or animals at large.
• Prepare police reports on recovered or stray animals; dangerous or potentially dangerous dog actions; transport at-large animals to the city's contracted impoundment center; verify ownership for return.
• Be familiar with or have the capability to use and operate available equipment pertinent to animal control.
• Must appear in court and testify when necessary.
• Work with property and evidence tech on found property.
• Provide traffic control and parking enforcement, as directed by sworn police personnel.
• Perform residential home checks, as directed.
• Assist with the delivery of department vehicles for repair or maintenance.
• Submit thorough reports when required or as directed.
• Perform enforcement of certain authorized parking and related offenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Inver Grove Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
• We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBT, veterans and people of all backgrounds to apply.
• 2026 full wage scale, hourly wage at time of hire is based on qualifications.
• 3 $23.59 $24.27 $24.96 $25.66 $26.32 $27.01 $27.70 $28.39 $29.06 $29.75

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree