Police Cadet

City of Minnetonka•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

The Police Cadet position provides education and career assistance to people interested in law enforcement. Selected cadets attend an approved PPOE program and work toward an associate degree while working a flexible, part-time schedule at the police department. Cadets carry out the Minnetonka Police Department’s mission and vision by assisting licensed police officers and performing related operational duties. Cadets must begin full-time college attendance upon hire and maintain at least a 2.00 GPA. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Possess or be able to obtain before employment a valid, unrestricted Minnesota driver’s license.
Successfully complete a background check.
Be currently enrolled in, or able to apply to and be accepted into, an approved two-year law enforcement program.
Begin full-time college attendance immediately upon hire: 12 credit hours or four classes per semester, or 18 credit hours or six classes per term.
Maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 (C average).
Be able to safely perform the position’s tasks and responsibilities and be fit and suitable for promotion to police officer.
Have the desire to become a police officer and work as a police officer for Minnetonka.
Demonstrate report-writing skills.
Work tactfully and courteously with community members and coworkers; contribute to teamwork and department goals; relate effectively to individuals and groups; and organize and manage time effectively.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate professionally and confidently in written and verbal formats; operate communications equipment such as a cell phone and police radio; and work independently or as part of a team.
Analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action while accounting for hazards and circumstances.
Have knowledge of criminal code, city code, and city and department policies and procedures.
Be able to accomplish department goals and objectives.
Meet the position’s physical and environmental demands, including exertion of force, climbing or balancing, and exposure to a range of workplace conditions and hazards; specialized personal protective equipment may be required.

Nice To Haves

City of Minnetonka residency.
Fluency in a second language.
A strong record of community service.
Commitment to supporting a diverse workforce.
Ability to positively enhance understanding and interactions between diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

Enforce applicable ordinances and statutes concerning animals and animal control, parking, and selected health and nuisance matters.
Perform detention duties, including booking, searching, controlling, and releasing prisoners.
Provide traffic control or perimeter security as assigned.
Work with sworn staff to ensure police vehicles are clean and in proper working order for shift use.
Deliver vehicles needing repair to the appropriate city shop or dealership.
Maintain the cleanliness of garages and other areas within the police department.
Manage, inventory, and order miscellaneous supplies.
Perform fingerprinting for applicant background investigations.
Assist police officers, support services, and investigations with additional operational duties.
Prepare and submit accurate, thorough reports and other required paperwork.
Draft minor police reports, such as reports for criminal damage to property and theft, as needed.
Issue summonses or citations for city code violations when applicable.
Participate in and maintain proficiency in department-recognized defensive tactics.
Assist with recovering and inventorying lost, abandoned, or confiscated property.
Participate in departmental initiatives that foster positive interactions between police and community members.