2027 Police Officer Cadet Training Program

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking candidates for the Police Officer Cadet program, under CMHA Police Department supervision. Cadets will attend a certified Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and participate in extensive classroom and practical instruction to prepare for sworn officer appointment.

The program covers firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, physical conditioning, emergency vehicle operations, legal instruction, and more.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements to attend an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.
• Must complete more than 700 contact hours of academy training within the designated training period.
• Must maintain a minimum academy average of 70% or higher.
• Must pass Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission written exam, firearms qualification, and fitness tests.
• Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by appointment.
• Must pass background investigation and psychological evaluation.
• Must agree to a 3-year service commitment to CMHA Police Department upon appointment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Aufgaben

• Participates in all required coursework and physical training related to the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy.
• Completes over 700 hours of structured instruction over ~24 weeks including legal studies, patrol procedures, defensive tactics, firearms training, and emergency driving.
• Maintains compliance with academy policies and student handbook requirements.
• Maintains academic progress and passes required examinations and fitness assessments.
• Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and readiness to perform duties of a sworn Police Officer.
• Adheres to departmental policies and maintains punctuality during academy training.
• Completes all academy requirements to obtain certification through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Under the supervision of the CMHA Police Department and academy instructors, the Police Officer Cadet attends and successfully completes a certified Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. The Cadet participates in extensive classroom instruction and practical training designed to prepare candidates for appointment as a sworn Police Officer.

Training includes firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, physical conditioning, emergency vehicle operations, legal instruction, and other law enforcement skills required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Cadets are expected to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, and adherence to academy rules and departmental expectations throughout the training period.

Police Officer Cadets must meet all Ohio Administrative Code requirements governing admission to an Ohio Peace Officer Training program and eligibility to possess or receive a firearm. Upon successful completion of academy training and certification requirements, CMHA may appoint the Cadet to the classification of sworn Police Officer.

The selected candidate will demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and support the agency’s mission, vision, and values while interacting with residents, staff, and the community

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in all required coursework, practical exercises, and physical training activities associated with the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy.
• Completes more than 700 hours of structured instruction over approximately 24 weeks, covering legal studies, patrol procedures, defensive tactics, firearms training, emergency driving, and other law enforcement topics.
• Maintains compliance with all academy policies, rules of conduct, and student handbook requirements.
• Maintains satisfactory academic progress and achieves required passing scores on written, firearms, and physical examinations administered by the academy.
• Participates in physical fitness training and completes required physical performance assessments based on established Cooper Institute standards, including sit-ups, push-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.
• Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and readiness to perform the duties of a sworn Police Officer.
• Complies with all departmental policies and maintains regular attendance and punctuality during academy training.
• Successfully completes all academy requirements necessary to obtain certification through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements to attend an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.
• Must be able to successfully complete more than 700 contact hours of academy training within the designated training period.
• Must maintain a minimum academic average of 70% or higher during academy training.
• Must successfully pass the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission written examination, firearms qualification, and required physical fitness testing.
• Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment as a sworn Police Officer.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation and psychological evaluation.
• Must agree to a three (3) year service commitment to the CMHA Police Department upon appointment as a Police Officer.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain a driving record that is insurable under agency guidelines.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer