Paid Police Cadet: Hands-On Law Enforcement Training

St. Louis County, Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Louis County Police Department invites applicants to join its Cadet Program, an apprenticeship-style path for ages 18 to 21. This position is not full-time and cadets may work a maximum of 29 hours per week. Shifts do not run between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM, hours coordinated with the Commander.

Cadets gain paid work exposure across multiple divisions, including Bureau of Communications, Police Academy, and various precinct units, preparing for a future law enforcement career.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Enrolled or MUST enroll within the upcoming semester, in an accredited university or college, with a "C" cumulative grade point average.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties including recordkeeping, data processing and filing.
• Greet citizen walk-ins.
• Provide general information about the Police Department.
• Identify the scope of a citizen complaint or contact and provide referral to the appropriate resource.
• Participate in formalized training courses and programs as assigned.
• Assists with parking enforcement and traffic control at special events.
• Assists in processing and storing evidence, storage inventory and control of department supplies (Property Control Unit).
• May perform desk duties, including telecommunications, assisting persons at the counters of the precinct stations, processing reports.
• Prepares clear, accurate and complete reports on any and all activities engaged in.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Must enroll in accredited college/university with a C average

Ages 18-21

Job description

The St. Louis County Police Department invites applicants to join its Cadet Program, an apprenticeship-style path for ages 18 to 21. This position is not full-time and cadets may work a maximum of 29 hours per week. Shifts do not run between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM, hours coordinated with the Commander.

Cadets gain paid work exposure across multiple divisions, including Bureau of Communications, Police Academy, and various precinct units, preparing for a future law enforcement career.