Police Cadet

Salary: $14.66 – $24.96/hour

Position Summary:

The fundamental reason this position exists is to provide on-the-job training for those individuals interested in becoming a Police Officer who are between 18 and 21years old. Police Cadets serve as non-sworn, full-time employees in one of Montgomery Police Department’s divisions. Police Cadets must apply for Police Officer Trainee by their 21st birthday. Police Cadets are typically supervised by division superior officers.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate and at least 18 years old, but not older than 21 years of age.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. Police Cadets may apply for the Police Officer Trainee position when they are 20 years and 6 months old.
• Individuals who do not successfully complete the Police Academy or fail to apply for Police Officer Trainee as soon as they are 21 will be terminated.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Alabama Driver’s License prior to employment.
• Applicants will be fingerprinted and backgrounds thoroughly investigated prior to consideration for appointment.
• Applicants must pass a drug test and polygraph test.