Police Cadet

Apply for the Police Cadet role at City of Minneapolis.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for Police Cadet candidates—people who have a strong sense of commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

Our Police Cadet program is designed to educate and train future Police Officers. Police Cadets will attend and successfully complete a program in law enforcement at a department authorized institution for the purpose of meeting the academic and technical skills requirements of the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board.

This position currently works on-site only. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Want to learn more about the Police Cadet position? The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants. Registration is NOT required.

Date: TBD

Location:

4119 DuPont Ave North, Minneapolis

• Application process and educational requirements
• Background Investigation information
• Department interviews expectations
• Medical, psychological, physical and drug & alcohol testing Cadet Academy
• Minnesota P.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensure

• Attend and complete a law enforcement program at a department authorized institution to meet the academic objectives required to take the Minnesota P.O.S.T. licensing examination.
• When hired, Cadets will be promoted to Police Officer upon successful completion of the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board academic and skill requirements when a recruit academy class is scheduled.
• Cadet must commit to two years of employment with the Minneapolis Police Department following their promotion to Police Officer or payback, on a pro-rated basis, the costs of the tuition paid by the department for the academic training and/or the skills course. (Dismissed cadets will be forgiven any costs outstanding at date of termination).
• Failure to successfully complete Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board licensing exam at the end of the training program may result in termination.

Exposure to hazardous conditions and life-threatening situations.

Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree from an accredited College or University completed by the Cadet Academy start date.

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Valid Driver’s License

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must not have a felony conviction
• Must successfully pass the MPD background investigation
• Click on the link below for the minimum selection standards established by the Minnesota P.O.S.T.: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.