Correctional Cadet - Earn $15/hr + School Credits

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is offering Correctional Cadet training. Cadets attend classes and hands-on activities, preparing to become a full-time Correctional Specialist at the Wyandotte County Detention Center.

Paid at $15 per hour, with school credits toward graduation, 3–4 training sessions weekly. Cadets must be a 12th-grade senior, US citizens, and pass a pre-employment drug screen; the program supports professional development and community engagement

Qualifications

• Senior (12th grade) at Wyandotte County high schools in good standing.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training classes and participate in activities.
• Engage in classroom and hands-on activities during training.
• Assist Sheriff Deputies and staff at community engagement events.
• Learn entry level skills such as customer service and work ethic.

Skills

Customer service

Work ethic

Self-discipline

Education

High school senior (12th grade)

Job description

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is offering Correctional Cadet training. Cadets attend classes and hands-on activities, preparing to become a full-time Correctional Specialist at the Wyandotte County Detention Center.

Paid at $15 per hour, with school credits toward graduation, 3–4 training sessions weekly. Cadets must be a 12th-grade senior, US citizens, and pass a pre-employment drug screen; the program supports professional development and community engagement